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We trust medical professionals to take care of us and put our health as their top priority. When a physician, nurse, or other medical practitioner causes an injury through negligence, the results can be devastating and life-altering. Medical malpractice injuries can lead to prolonged physical and mental pain for the victim, and even result in serious permanent disabilities or wrongful death.
If you were the victim of medical negligence, you will need the right Fairfax medical malpractice attorney beside you to prove your claim. At Regan Zambri Long, we have the resources you need to help fight for the compensation you deserve.
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When it comes to a medical malpractice lawsuit, you have the burden of proof as the victim. To pursue a medical malpractice claim, you need to be able to prove the following:
If your child was harmed by medical malpractice, and they are under the age of 18, you would have to file the lawsuit and prove these aspects on their behalf.
All of these aspects can be difficult to prove without the assistance of an experienced attorney. You would need to reach out to a medical expert to demonstrate a doctor’s actions directly caused your injuries. You would also need to understand how the law classifies doctor-patient relationships.
To work with a trusted legal team on your medical malpractice claim, call Regan Zambri Long.
Not all medical errors or mistakes qualify as medical malpractice. While medical errors can be distressing, not every mistake rises to the level of malpractice under Virginia law.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider’s negligence causes patient harm. However, several factors must be present to establish a valid malpractice claim. The provider must have deviated from the accepted standard of care, and this deviation must have directly resulted in patient injury or harm.
Many medical procedures carry inherent risks, even when performed correctly. For instance, if a surgeon properly informs a patient about potential complications before surgery, and one of these complications occurs despite appropriate care, this would not constitute malpractice. Similarly, if a doctor accidentally prescribes the wrong dosage of medication but the error is caught before administration, no malpractice has occurred because the patient suffered no harm.
Known side effects of properly prescribed medications, expected surgical complications, and unsuccessful treatments despite appropriate care typically do not qualify as malpractice. Healthcare providers are not expected to guarantee outcomes, but rather to provide care that meets professional standards.
Even in cases where a clear error occurred, if that error didn’t cause additional injury or harm to the patient, it likely won’t qualify as malpractice. For example, if a laboratory mixes up test results but the mistake is identified and corrected before affecting patient treatment, there may be no grounds for a malpractice claim.
The complexity of medical malpractice law makes it challenging for patients to evaluate their situations objectively. If you’ve experienced an adverse medical outcome in Fairfax, our experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Regan Zambri Long can help determine whether you have a valid claim. We offer free consultations to evaluate your case and explain your legal options.
Medical malpractice is a broad category covering a wide range of negligence presentations. Doctors, nurses, physicians, home health care providers, and physical therapists can all be considered liable parties in different medical malpractice cases. Below are some of the most common types of medical malpractice cases we represent at our firm.
Diagnosis errors or negligence are among the most common forms of medical malpractice. Doctors may fail to properly diagnose a condition, brush over symptoms, or otherwise delay making a crucial diagnosis for a patient.
Such mistakes can severely limit a patient’s treatment options and outcomes. In the case of a misdiagnosis, a patient may undergo treatment procedures that are unnecessary at best and outright damaging at worst. When a diagnosis is delayed, a progressive disease like cancer may progress to the point where a patient’s life is put at risk unnecessarily, and the patient is required to go through more extensive treatment than if the disease was caught properly.
Any surgery comes with risks, and mistakes can and do happen during surgery. However, “surgical errors” are often preventable mistakes caused by a surgeon’s negligence. Surgeons have a duty of care to ensure the safe handling of their patients.
One of the most common surgical errors is tools left in a patient’s body. Surgeons must inventory all surgical equipment before and after surgery and keep track of all tools used at any time. However, sponges, scalpels, and other implements can be missed, discovered only later when the victim suffers an internal injury or infection as a result.
Other common surgical errors include issues with sterilization or the application of anesthesia.
Failure to treat is an umbrella term for any instance of a medical professional neglecting their duty to care for a patient. Misdiagnosis can be considered a specific form of failure to treat. Additionally, doctors may quickly make a diagnosis but fail to provide the correct treatments or medication to the patient. Doctors may make a poor judgment call and discharge a patient too soon or fail to follow up when required.
Birth injuries, or obstetrical malpractice, are a particularly devastating form of medical malpractice for families. Families will put their trust in a doctor or medical professional throughout pregnancy and birth, only to have that trust violated and see their infant injured or killed through medical negligence.
Birth injuries can happen as a result of:
Any one of these incidents can lead to brain, nerve, and spinal cord injuries in a newborn child. They can also lead to neonatal strokes, one of the leading causes of cerebral palsy.
Errors in prescribing medications can have severe consequences for patients. A healthcare professional may prescribe the wrong medication for treating a patient’s medical issues. The patient may receive the wrong medication dosage or incorrect or unclear instructions on how to take the medication. Medical professionals may also fail to warn a patient about medication risks or drug interactions properly.
If you or a loved one suffered from any of the above medical errors, call the medical malpractice lawyers of Regan Zambri Long today.
Medical malpractice cases do not have set amounts for damage recovery. Compensation can vary widely depending on the details of each case.
In a medical malpractice claim, you can recover damages for:
Many states have damage caps for medical malpractice cases. As of 2024, the Commonwealth of Virginia has a statutory limit of $2.6 million for all medical malpractice personal injury cases.
Medical malpractice cases do not have set amounts for damage recovery. Compensation can vary widely depending on the details of each case.
In a medical malpractice claim, you can recover damages for:
Many states have damage caps for medical malpractice cases. For cases that occurred from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, a $2.65 million cap for all medical malpractice personal injury cases is in place.
To secure maximum compensation for your case, connect with Regan Zambri Long now.
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A serious injury can devastate your life, impacting your health, career, relationships, and financial security. At Regan Zambri Long PLLC, we understand the overwhelming challenges you’re facing. Our experienced attorneys have helped countless victims throughout Maryland and Virginia rebuild their lives after serious accidents and injuries.
With millions recovered for our clients and decades of legal experience, we have the knowledge, resources, and determination to fight for the compensation you deserve. While you focus on healing, we handle every aspect of your case – from thorough investigation and evidence gathering to aggressive negotiation with insurance companies and litigation when necessary.
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