What we do for medical negligence victims

You trust your medical provider to give the very best care.  Sometimes, though, a mistake can lead to disastrous consequences.

Not every bad medical experience amounts to medical malpractice.  Yvonne Griffin, Tucker Griffin Barnes' medical malpractice attorney in Charlottesville knows how to investigate medical injuries to determine whether the facts support a lawsuit.  If a lawsuit is advisable, she knows how best to develop a case to hold the responsible healthcare provider accountable for the injuries or deaths that result from his or her negligence.  Please contact us for a free consultation.

Yvonne Griffin negotiates settlements and goes to court to pursue malpractice claims in Virginia against hospitals, doctors, nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pharmacists, psychiatrists, hospital staff, and other medical professionals for errors, including the following types of injury:

Recent Awards and Recognition:

• Voted Charlottesville's "Favorite Law Firm," 2011 Daily Progress.
• Voted Charlottesville's "Best Of" Law Firm, 2011 C-Ville.
• Voted Charlottesville's "No.1 Family Lawyer," 2010 Albemarle Family Magazine.
• Recognized in BestAttorneyOnline.com for "Best Accident & Injury Law Firms" in Va.
• Recognized in Guaranteed Lawyers for our "Personal Injury Practice."
• Recognized in the Super Lawyers "Virginia Rising Stars" list.
• Listed in Martindale-Hubbell's 2011 "Directory of Distinguished Attorneys."

Frequently asked questions about medical malpractice

Can I sue for medical malpractice?

A patient injured due to medical negligence can file suit.  When the injured patient is a minor, hir or her parents may sue on his/her behalf.  When someone dies as a result of medical negligence, the administrator of the deceased person's estate may sue for wrongful death.

How long do I have to bring suit?

Generally speaking, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Virginia is two years from the date of the malpractice or from the last date you treated with the same doctor for the same or a related illness.  An exception exists for foreign objects found in your body.  Pinpointing the statue of limitations date in a medical malpractice case is very technical.  You should always consult an attorney regarding the facts of your case.

For minors, generally speaking, the statue of limitations is two years or until the child's tenth birthday, whichever is longer.  In the event a child dies due to medical negligence, the statute of limitations is two years only - the date of the child's tenth birthday does not matter in such a case.  Again, pinpointing the statue of limitations is very technical.  You should contact an attorney.  Certain conditions or events may change the length of your statute of limitations, so contact an attorney about your particular case.

What should I know about the DePuy Hip Replacement issue?

Some artificial hips manufactured by DePuy since 2003 have been recalled as being dangerous products.  If you've experienced problems following hip replacement surgery since 2003, please contact me immediately.

What is your fee structure?

We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. We do not get paid a legal fee until you receive a settlement or jury verdict award. We offer a FREE one-hour, no-obligation consultation.

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Please contact Tucker Griffin Barnes in Charlottesville, VA, or Lake Monticello, VA, when you need legal advice.  We have helped people in many areas of the law, including those injured in an automobile accident, car accident, tractor trailer accident and on the job.

We are a full-service law firm and represent clients in matters ranging from personal injury, workers compensation, and Social Security Disability to criminal law, divorce, and real estate.

Our geographic reach is broad.  We provide legal services all over the state of Virginia, but especially to locations in our immediate area:  Charlottesville, Crozet, Ruckersville, Earlysville, Scottsville, Lake Monticello, Palmyra, Stanardsville, Barboursville, Gordonsville, Waynesboro, Albemarle Co., Greene Co., Madison Co., Culpeper Co., Orange Co., Fluvanna Co., Louisa Co., Nelson Co. and Augusta Co.

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