Arlington Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a loved one were injured due to medical malpractice while in the care of a healthcare professional, an Arlington medical malpractice lawyer can help you seek financial compensation for your suffering. Along with any physical injuries you’ve experienced, the chances are likely that you are experiencing some degree of emotional distress, which can make it even more complicated to understand how to bring your malpractice claims to light.

Regan Zambri Long will guide you through the legal process to ensure you get fair compensation for your losses. Call today for an initial consultation.

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How Our Arlington Medical Malpractice Attorneys Can Help

A Northern Virginia medical malpractice lawyer can fight for you or your family if you suspect medical negligence caused your injury. The lawyers at Regan Zambri Long in Arlington can handle all the legal work while you focus on your recovery.

Our lawyers carefully examine your case by collecting your medical records and talking to experts. We check if your treatment was the standard of care. We know all about Virginia’s special laws for these cases, including filing time limits and caps on how much money you can receive.

We add up all the costs from the medical mistake, like hospital bills, lost pay from missing work, and your pain and suffering. Our lawyers will use medical experts to prove that the doctor made a mistake that caused your injury. We work hard to negotiate with insurance companies.

If we cannot settle with the insurance company, we will be ready to go to court. Throughout your case, we’ll inform you what to expect and advise you on your next steps. This allows you to focus on healing while we work to obtain compensation for your injuries.

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To explore your legal options, connecting with a personal injury attorney with experience in medical malpractice law will be in your best interest. Our law firm has the knowledge and talent of one of our partners, Jacqueline T. Colclough, a former registered nurse, to share her exclusive combination of medical and legal expertise.

Our legal team of experienced medical malpractice attorneys has received some of the largest settlements and verdicts for medical malpractice victims in the Arlington area. While the financial awards haven’t healed anyone, they have helped our clients make up for lost income and rebuild their lives after the negligence caused by their healthcare provider.

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What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is defined by § 8.01-581.1 of the Code of Virginia as any breach of duty for personal injuries or wrongful death based on health care or professional services provided or by the services that should have been provided but were not.

Medical malpractice must have been caused by medical providers, including doctors, pharmacists, dentists, nursing homes, etc., who failed to provide the proper standard of care. To assert that your personal injury claims constitute medical malpractice due to negligence, it must be proven that:

A professional duty was owed to the patient.
The professional duty owed to the patient was breached.
The professional duty was breached, causing injury to the patient.
The patient experienced loss and actual damages as a result of the injuries.

The above criteria must be met for a valid Arlington, Virginia, medical malpractice claim. Additionally, the gathering and close review of your medical records and the testimony of an expert witness will help us further understand your case and represent you to the best of our abilities.

An Arlington, VA medical malpractice attorney from Regan Zambri Long will review all medical treatment you received, determine where the healthcare provider breached their responsibilities, and ensure that similar circumstances never happen again.

What Are Common Types of Medical Malpractice in Arlington, Virginia?

The most common types of medical malpractice cases a personal injury lawyer in Arlington, VA, will confront include the following:

Surgical errors: All surgeries involve fundamental risks, making it important for surgeons to be skilled and prepared. However, in cases where a patient’s injury is directly the result of a healthcare provider’s surgical mistakes, medical negligence could be to blame. Surgical errors can include anesthesia errors, nerve damage, leaving a piece of surgical equipment inside a patient, accidental incisions, and internal bleeding.
Diagnostic errors: Diagnostic errors can include a missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnosis by your doctor or other medical professionals. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the top three missed or delayed diagnoses are colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. Missing or delaying these diagnoses can fail proper treatment, causing unnecessary harm to a patient’s quality of life or possibly death.
Birth injury: Birth injuries to a baby can occur both in and out of the womb during the process of childbirth, resulting in injuries or long-term effects, including fractured bones, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and oxygen deprivation.
Medication errors: Examples of medication errors include administering the wrong prescription or the wrong dose of medication, mislabeling medication, prescribing unsafe medicines, and failing to warn about the side effects of medication. Depending on the nature of the error, the consequences can sometimes be fatal.
Premature discharge from the hospital: Not all early discharges warrant a medical malpractice charge. Sometimes, a patient would have passed away or become ill from their condition regardless of extended care being given. However, if a patient could have been helped with an extended hospital stay, and it is found that their injuries or death is a direct result of the premature discharge, you could have a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Errors in the Emergency Room: Emergency rooms are often busy and overcrowded, particularly in urban settings. However, healthcare workers must still practice due diligence, collect the patient’s medical history, and triage people efficiently and thoroughly. A catastrophe can occur if an error is made in the emergency room due to inadequate treatment.

You may have a valid malpractice claim if you suffered harm after a botched medical procedure or a provider failed to give you the care needed. There are established protocols in the healthcare community, and when improper care is provided and someone gets hurt, you need to seek justice.

What Damages Can I Recover for Medical Malpractice in Arlington, VA?

According to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), between 1990 and 2024, 43,882 reported medical malpractice and adverse action claims were made in Virginia. While not all of these claims resulted in malpractice suits, for those who did, victims were awarded damages for their injuries and losses.

Damages are how injured victims receive compensation for the harm they’ve suffered. There are two types of damages in medical malpractice cases:

Compensatory Damages: Compensatory damages are awarded in personal injury lawsuits to reimburse the victim for present and future lost wages, medical bills, and any other compensation sought.

Punitive Damages: Punitive damages are much less commonly awarded than compensatory damages. They are awarded in medical negligence cases when a medical professional exhibits a willful breach of the standard of care. As the responsible party, they are punished for their action or inaction as a consequence and/or deterrent.

Seeking compensation on your own can be a challenge. But with growing medical expenses, you deserve justice. At Regan Zambri Long, we handle complex cases of medical negligence when the care expected is not the care received. Call today to learn how we can help you.

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Arlington Medical Malpractice FAQ

What are the long-term effects of medical malpractice?

The Virginia medical malpractice attorneys at Regan Zambri Long understand that medical mistakes can have devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Long-term challenges after medical errors can include:

Physical consequences such as injury or death due to missed or delayed diagnosis, wrong-site procedures, permanent scarring, delayed treatment, etc.
Emotional trauma resulting from medical malpractice may include depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
Financial implications of medical errors include long-term treatment and around-the-clock care, medical bills, loss of income, and diminished future wages.

Our medical experts will work with you to determine the compensation you need for your injuries immediately and for the rest of your life.

How Long Do I Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice in Arlington?

Under § 8.01-243 of the Code of Virginia, a two-year statute of limitations applies to most medical malpractice claims. This means that a medical malpractice case needs to be filed within two years of the date of the injury. The law, however, allows for an extension of the two-year statute of limitations in specific circumstances.

Seek legal representation immediately to determine how long you must make a claim.

What causes medical malpractice to occur?

There are several reasons why medical malpractice occurs. Sometimes, it’s due to busy medical facilities, and at other times, it’s pure neglect on behalf of a medical professional. Common causes of medical negligence include:

Inadequate training
Overworked employees or an inadequate number of employees
Miscommunications between medical staff
Dated medical technology and procedures

How much does it cost to hire an Arlington medical malpractice mttorney?

Most personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. This means clients do not pay upfront for legal representation but are charged a percentage of their award once the claim or case is closed.

Call Regan Zambri Long today for a free case evaluation and an explanation of our payment structure.

Why should I consult with Arlington, VA, medical malpractice Lawyers?

Medical malpractice law is complex, so it’s best to consult with an Arlington, VA, medical malpractice lawyer to ensure you’re within the proper timeframe to initiate your medical malpractice claim. If you contact our law offices, we will provide you with a free consultation so you can speak with an experienced Virginia medical malpractice lawyer who will:

Help guide you through the timelines.
Be your navigator through the paperwork and the insurance companies.
Handle the negotiations.
Serve as your zealous advocate.
Fight on your behalf.

Tackling negligent medical professionals on your own can quickly go wrong. Let us help you pursue compensation for your patient harm due to inadequate training, lack of informed consent, incorrect dosage, or other medical negligence claims.

Regan Zambri Long can handle your medical malpractice or wrongful death claims with the required dedication. Call today.

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Have you or your loved one sustained injuries in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia? Regan Zambri Long PLLC has the best lawyers in the country to analyze your case and answer the questions you may have.

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