Medical Malpractice

Breast cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. Unfortunately, not all diagnoses are made in time. In many cases, patients are told their mammogram is “normal” and reassured that no further testing is needed, only to...

“Ischemic encephalopathy,” also known as Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), is a type of brain injury caused by reduced oxygen or blood flow to an infant’s brain before, during, or shortly after birth. This birth injury can lead to lifelong challenges for...

In a rare and tragic incident, a Michigan man has died from rabies transmitted through a kidney transplant, highlighting serious gaps in donor screening protocols and the challenges of organ donation safety. The man, who had chronic kidney disease, received...

Imagine heading to the hospital after a fall on the ice and waiting hours for the care you very obviously need. Or, your child comes home from school with a high temperature and an unknown virus, and you have to...

In a major opinion for Virginia medical malpractice law, the Court of Appeals has reversed a $2.5 million jury verdict against an anesthesiologist — clarifying that the concept of “superseding cause” turns on foreseeability, not negligence. The case, Reston Anesthesia...

Medical malpractice is a deeply personal, often traumatic event that can leave patients and their loved ones feeling frustrated, uncertain, and overwhelmed. When the care you or a family member received from a hospital falls below acceptable standards and causes harm,...

Cancer misdiagnosis is a devastating form of medical malpractice that affects many patients each year. When healthcare providers fail to correctly identify cancer symptoms or misinterpret diagnostic tests, patients can lose critical time for treatment, which may lead to significantly worsened outcomes....

Medical care is intended to heal, not harm. Yet according to newly released data from The Joint Commission, preventable medical mistakes continue to increase across the country. In 2024 alone, reported Sentinel Events, the most serious patient safety incidents, increased...

Wrong-site spinal surgery is a rare but serious medical error—one that can result in devastating, lifelong consequences. To prevent these critical mistakes, Mayo Clinic has implemented a systemwide, “ironclad” process that applies to both surgical and nonsurgical spinal procedures, including...

In the wake of a medical mistake, many patients or their families are left shocked, overwhelmed, and searching for answers. While an apology from a doctor may seem like a step in the right direction, it does not undo the...