Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC

$3.5M

Medical Malpractice

Verdict for the family of a 45-year-old biology teacher who died in 2012 after a deep vein thrombosis in her leg was misdiagnosed, leading to a fatal pulmonary embolism. Trial lasted 7 days and involved testimony from 23 witnesses.

$2.1M

Medical Malpractice

Jury verdict in Augusta County for the family of a 40-year-old mother of two who died from a misdiagnosed stroke. The emergency doctor diagnosed migraine, failed to consult a neurologist or use telestroke consultation, and ordered an MRI too late after the TPA window closed. The patient succumbed to brain stem herniation.

$500,000

Medical Malpractice

Settlement for a patient who lost a finger due to the misapplication of a tourniquet during outpatient cyst removal surgery. The tourniquet was left on too long, leading to gangrene and amputation.

$250,000

Medical Malpractice

Settlement for a 34-year-old married man whose vasectomy failed, but he was incorrectly informed by medical staff that it was successful, leading to the conception and birth of a healthy baby. Damages included the mother's medical expenses and pain and suffering.

$115,000

Personal Injury

Settlement for a 4-year-old child who was left trapped in a daycare center van for over 90 minutes due to staff negligence, resulting in PTSD and dramatic behavioral changes.

$4M

Medical Malpractice

Jury verdict for a plaintiff who became permanently blind due to undiagnosed and untreated hydrocephalus while under a doctor's care at INOVA Mt. Vernon Rehabilitation Hospital. Despite clear signs and CT scans showing progressing hydrocephalus, a neurosurgery consult was delayed.