Bruce J. Klores Law Blog

Washington, D.C. (July 14, 2010) – Renowned plaintiffs' trial and litigation firm, Klores Perry Mitchell, P.C. (formerly Bruce J. Klores & Associates), announced today that former Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian M. Fenty has joined the firm as Special Counsel.  Fenty, who served as the fifth Mayor of the District of Columbia, will draw on his vast knowledge, experience and trusted relationships to contribute to... Read More

The Military Health System (MHS), contained within the US Department of Defense, is responsible for providing healthcare to 9.6 million United States military personnel around the world-including active service members, veterans and family members. TRICARE is the healthcare program of the MHS. It combines the healthcare resources of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as civilian healthcare professionals.... Read More

It is possible to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit stemming from a hospital-acquired infection. However, proving that a hospital is liable and that a doctor or other staff member acted negligently is difficult. A Washington D.C. hospital error law firm can determine if you have a legitimate claim by conducting a rigorous investigation and conferring with a third-party physician as to whether substandard care was used.... Read More

Negligence forms the basis of many torts that are unrelated to the practice of medicine.  It is based on the premise that people owe a duty of care to others. For example, a driver has a duty to operate his or her vehicle safely and not injure other people or damage their property. This duty is the foundation of traffic rules.  Drivers who run a red light are acting negligently because their actions could harm another.... Read More

Although most birth injuries are not the result of medical malpractice, if your newborn is injured, you should consider speaking with a Washington D.C. birth injury attorney about your case. An attorney knows the proper way to investigate a birth injury, including a thorough investigation of all medical records and consultation with experts.... Read More

Typically what happens at an emergency room is a triage nurse assesses incoming patients and determines whether they need immediate medical treatment. Those whose condition is not life-threatening often have to wait hours to see a doctor, while those with serious health concerns may be rushed through an exam because of the line of patients who also need care. In this high-pressure atmosphere, it is not surprising that a large number of medical malpractice lawsuits result from emergency room erro... Read More