Did you suffer injuries after surgery by Dr. Espino at Richmond Breast Center or CJW?
You are not alone.
An unqualified surgeon is under investigation at CJW Medical Center and Richmond Breast Center.
Protect your rights today.
Patients trust that surgeons are properly trained and hospitals only grant privileges to qualified physicians. Recent cases reveal that Dr. Sasa Espino, a general surgeon, was permitted by HCA and CJW to perform plastic surgery even though she was not qualified
These botched procedures have left patients with severe deformities, permanent scarring, and life-altering consequences.
If you or a loved one experienced disfigurement, complications, or additional surgeries following breast reconstruction under Dr. Espino, you may be entitled to justice. Hospitals and healthcare systems have a duty to ensure that only qualified specialists perform these complex procedures. When they fail, patients pay the price.
Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys are here to help you understand your rights, hold hospitals accountable, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Do not face this alone.
Contact us today for a free, confidential case evaluation.
FAQs
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What types of Virginia medical malpractice cases does Rawls Law Group handle?
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We focus on serious medical negligence cases involving catastrophic injury or death, including surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, failure to diagnose cancer, emergency-room negligence, birth injuries, medication errors, radiology mistakes, infection and sepsis, nursing failures, and failures to follow up on abnormal test results.
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What evidence helps in a Virginia medical malpractice case?
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Medical records are usually the starting point. It can also help to preserve bills, discharge papers, photographs, written timelines, names of providers, and notes about important conversations. Patients and families should avoid posting about the case or injury on social media.
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Why are medical malpractice cases difficult?
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Medical malpractice cases are often complex, expensive, and heavily defended. They require careful review of medical records, strong expert support, and the ability to explain complicated medical issues clearly.
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What does it cost to hire Rawls Law Group for a medical malpractice case?
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We handle medical malpractice cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for the client. Case expenses and fee arrangements are explained before representation begins.
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What is the deadline to file a Virginia medical malpractice claim?
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Virginia medical malpractice cases have strict deadlines. In general, a lawsuit must be filed within two years, but there are exceptions and special rules that can affect the deadline. Anyone who suspects medical malpractice should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
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How do I know whether my injury was negligence or a known complication?
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Many medical procedures involve risks, and a known complication is not always malpractice. The question is whether the provider acted as a reasonably careful provider would have acted under the circumstances. If a complication happened because warning signs were missed, monitoring was inadequate, treatment was delayed, or the provider failed to follow the standard of care, the case should be reviewed.