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When hospital negligence causes harm in a place meant to heal, the Washington, D.C. medical malpractice lawyers at Regan Zambri Long step in to demand accountability. Hospitals are trusted with lives, and when that trust is broken through poor care, inadequate staffing, or system failures, the impact can extend far beyond physical injury.
For nearly 30 years, we have handled negligence cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. Our willingness to confront large institutions and insurers has led to over $1 billion in personal injury recoveries, including hospital negligence outcomes of $15 million, $8 million, $3.5 million, and $2.45 million. Named among America’s Best Law Firms, our board-certified partners are all listed among the nation’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. Our award-winning medical negligence lawyers work with respected medical experts to evaluate failures in care and we front all case costs so financial pressure does not stand in the way of justice.
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Hospitals and medical professionals owe every patient a standard of care. When your medical care does not meet the standard, you may have grounds for a malpractice case.
Many medical malpractice lawsuits are brought against healthcare professionals. Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare provider does not provide the care that another reasonable professional would provide in the same situation.
Hospitals are held to standards of care. They can be sued when hospital neglect occurs. This can involve:
Patient safety research suggests that these types of failures affect a large number of patients each year. Approximately 400,000 hospitalized patients experience some form of preventable harm annually. Staffing shortages are often part of that picture. The American Hospital Association has projected a shortage of about 100,000 critical health care workers by 2028, and a 2025 study found that 78% of nurses say hospital care quality has declined in the past two years due to ongoing understaffing.
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Liability can be challenging to determine in some cases. If a doctor fails to diagnose your condition, you must determine if the failure was the doctor’s fault or the hospital’s. The hospital may be liable if it fails to train the doctor or ensure the doctor is properly qualified.
You should consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer when you suspect negligence. Violations of Washington, DC, medical standards are serious. Filing a medical malpractice claim can be a complex process.
The Code of the District of Columbia requires medical injury patients to notify a hospital of their intent to sue 90 days before filing a claim. An attorney will help you make a plan to ensure your malpractice lawsuit is correctly filed on time.
Under DC law, anyone who contributed to their injuries cannot claim compensation. This is contributory negligence and can hinder a negligence claim. A medical malpractice lawyer will ensure that you are not unfairly held liable.
The first thing you must establish is that a doctor-patient relationship exists. This means that you were seeing the healthcare provider in a professional capacity. Medical records will allow you to establish this relationship.
You must also prove that negligence or neglect occurred. Your hospital negligence lawyer will assist you in proving:
It is important to note that intent is not a factor in negligence cases. You do not have to prove a motive. Most hospitals and hospital employees do not commit malpractice out of malicious intent. Most often, negligence is an accident.
Instead, you must prove that another provider would have given you different and better treatment than you received.
DC hospital negligence claims differ from other medical malpractice claims in some important ways. Many medical professionals in hospitals are independent contractors and not employees. It is harder to hold the hospital liable for medical malpractice. Instead, you must prove that the hospital was negligent in hiring or supervising.
Additionally, calling someone an independent contractor is not enough to deny liability. Your personal injury lawyer may be able to prove that your provider is actually an employee, and therefore, the hospital can be liable.
If the negligence of hospital staff injures you, you can bring a suit against the hospital itself.
A lawsuit is not easy, even when you see negligence or malpractice. Consulting with a Washington, DC, medical malpractice attorney gives your case the best chance.
Unfortunately, hospital negligence is not uncommon. Providers are overbooked. Injuries caused by negligence can range from mildly inconvenient to catastrophic. Some of the most common forms of medical error include:
Statutes of limitations set a time limit on filing personal injury claims. §12–301 of the DC Code allows victims three years from the date of the injury to file a claim. You should consult with a hospital negligence lawyer when you suspect neglect occurred. Your attorney will collect evidence to prove your claim.
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Your medical liability attorney will also work with medical professionals to determine your fullest medical recovery before making any settlement demands.
Regan Zambri Long’s medical malpractice lawyers have been practicing law for decades in the DC Metro area. Our medical lawyers have almost 200 cumulative years of experience. When it comes to medical malpractice and hospital negligence, we are your best choice for success.
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Healthcare professionals are committed to not harming patients. When mistakes occur or your level of care is substandard, you are entitled to financial compensation. Hospital negligence can leave patients with emotional trauma and serious injuries. Hospitals must be held accountable for negligent staff and medical errors.
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Regan Zambri Long has recovered millions in settlement negotiations and jury verdicts, including dozens of involving medical malpractice and negligent hospital care, such as:
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Our law firm can do the same for your hospital negligence case. We will consult medical experts and expert witnesses to prove your negligence claim.
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Our hospital malpractice work is informed by the leadership and background of our attorneys. Partner Jacqueline Colclough is widely regarded as Washington, DC’s leading nurse attorney. Her experience as an obstetrical and neonatal nurse, combined with more than 30 years of legal practice, gives her a unique perspective on birth injuries and complex medical malpractice claims. She was named a Best Lawyer in 2024 and 2025 for Medical Malpractice Law. Senior partner Patrick Regan has also been named Best Lawyers’ Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law.
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Jacqueline and fellow partner Christopher Regan currently serve on the Board of Governors for the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association, while our four other partners have each served as the Association’s President. All six partners are named among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America, and partners Patrick Regan, Salvatore Zambri, and Paul Cornoni are ranked among the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Washington, DC. Our three founding partners are all board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell.
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That depth of experience matters most when patient safety is compromised and hospitals fail to meet their obligations.Â
If you or your loved one is the victim of medical malpractice, don’t trust the insurance company to care for your interests. Contact Regan Zambri Long’s DC medical malpractice lawyers. We are Washington, DC’s best choice for a personal injury law firm. Schedule a free case evaluation today by calling 202-960-4596.
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