Health care providers have a responsibility to provide their patients with competent and appropriate medical care. Medical malpractice can result in serious injury or death. Harvard Medical School estimates that more than 180,000 people die each year due in part to medical mistakes.
Our law firm represents families throughout Virginia who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice. Some examples of medical malpractice cases handled by our firm include:
- Failing to diagnosis a serious illness or disease
- Providing improper treatment
- Surgical errors
- Hospital errors
- Birth injuries
- Prescribing the wrong medication
- Failing to comply with established procedures
Every state has a statutory period of time within which a claim for medical malpractice must be filed. Often, but not always, this period of time is longer for cases involving children. In Virginia, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice litigation is typically two years.
Therefore, if you suspect that you or your child has been injured as a result of medical mistake, it is critical to seek the advice of a lawyer experienced in handling medical malpractice cases to be certain that your action is brought within the time period mandated by state law.
For a free case evaluation, contact us by completing our online form, or call (888) 985-0098.