The notice has arrived and your first instinct is probably to respond. To explain. To clear this up as quickly as possible before it becomes something larger. That instinct is understandable, but acting on it without understanding the process first is one of the most...
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5 risks of altering patient files after a complaint is filed
In any professional license defense case, your credibility is your single most important asset. When a licensing board finds that you changed patient records after a complaint was filed, that asset drops to zero. To preserve your defense and your livelihood, review...
3 reasons a healthcare professional’s license could be at risk
Physicians, registered nurses and other medical professionals in Virginia have to obtain a license to work. Professional licensing in the medical industry requires years of education and often difficult testing. Once someone has obtained their professional license,...
Is it still assault if someone acts in self-defense?
In Virginia, it is against the law to touch someone in a way intended to cause harm. Individuals may face prosecution if they commit acts of interpersonal violence that the state considers assault and battery. Some people accused of assault and battery in Virginia...
Will a criminal charge put your professional license at risk?
Professionals in a lot of different fields are subject to Virginia state licensing requirements. In addition to educational standards and insurance requirements, the state may require that you apply for and maintain a license to operate in a certain industry. The goal...
What constitutes an illegal search and seizure?
If you are stopped without reason and have yourself or your vehicle searched by a police officer, you could be a victim of an illegal search and seizure of your property. It’s important to note that traffic stops involving illegal search and seizure claims are not...
A vehicle crash, your spinal cord injury and what to expect
Vehicle accidents, including seemingly minor rear-end collisions, are a major cause of spinal cord injury. You may not know much about this kind of injury, so if you should suffer SCI, what can you expect in terms of treatment and recovery? About the spinal cord The...
