In Virginia, medical malpractice occurs in many ways in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, dentist’s offices, chiropractor facilities, and other healthcare settings. Some types of medical malpractice our attorneys commonly encounter in cases include the following:
- Emergency room errors, including unreasonably delayed treatment
- Failure to timely diagnose a serious condition like cancer, heart attack, or stroke
- Surgical errors, including operating on the wrong site or patient or leaving objects
- Anesthesia errors, which can expose a patient to significant pain and suffering
- Birth injuries caused by mistakes before, during, and immediately after delivery
- Medication errors, such as prescribing or administering the wrong type or dosage
- Telehealth negligence or malpractice while providing online medical care and treatment.
