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Misleading Medical Advice and Inadequate Credentials: How a Mismanaged Medical Case Can Bring Forth a Surgeon’s Qualifications
Important Legal Notice Below is a testimony provided by Mandy Moore, a Desputanta woman who had her medical care managed and facilitated by Dr. Sasa Grae Espino. Moore is one of many patients seen and treated by Dr. Espino. If you have been treated by Dr. Espino and have a similar story to Moore, you are not alone. For more information and the full interview, please visit CBS 6 News or click here for the full article: $25M Lawsuit: Woman claims Va. breast surgeon performed 'u
Nov 144 min read
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The Anesthesiologist Wasn't Watching: What Happens When Monitoring Fails During Surgery
Anesthesia cases represent some of the most technically complex Virginia medical malpractice claims we handle. When patients suffer injuries during surgery—hypoxic brain damage, awareness during anesthesia, medication errors—establishing what went wrong and why requires understanding the nuances of anesthesia practice and monitoring standards. The standard of care requires continuous monitoring throughout surgical procedures. Before surgery begins, anesthesiologists must veri
Nov 32 min read
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Telemedicine and Medical Malpractice: New Challenges in Digital Healthcare
The rapid expansion of telemedicine, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has transformed healthcare delivery. While telehealth offers significant benefits including increased access and convenience, it also creates new opportunities for medical errors and raises complex questions about liability and standards of care. The Telemedicine Revolution Telemedicine use increased by over 3,000% during the early pandemic period and has remained elevated as both patients and provider
Oct 294 min read
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When Hospital Protocols Fail: Understanding Institutional Negligence in Virginia Medical Malpractice Cases
When we talk with potential clients about medical malpractice, they often focus on individual doctors—t he surgeon who made a mistake, the physician who missed a diagnosis. But some of the most serious cases we handle involve something broader: institutional negligence, where the hospital's own systems and policies contributed to patient harm. Institutional negligence is different from individual malpractice. It's not about one provider making a mistake. It's about hospitals
Oct 232 min read
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Hospital-Acquired Infections: When Healthcare Settings Become Dangerous
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) affect millions of patients annually, representing one of the most serious complications of medical care. While some infections may be unavoidable despite best efforts, many result from preventable failures in infection control practices that can constitute medical negligence. Understanding Healthcare-Associated Infections HAIs are infections that patients acquire during medical treatment, typically developing 48 hours or more after hos
Oct 214 min read
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Understanding Medication Errors: A Preventable Healthcare Crisis
Medication errors represent one of the most common yet preventable forms of healthcare harm. From hospitals to pharmacies to physician...
Sep 304 min read
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Brewster Rawls Reflects on a $300,000 Settlement and What Makes Rawls Law Group Different
As Virginia state law malpractice cases go, a $300,000 settlement is a bit unusual. The facts were straight forward: During...
Sep 263 min read
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From Courtroom to Policy Room: Peter Anderson's Mission to Transform Virginia Nursing Home Care
In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era of accountability in Virginia's long-term care facilities, Governor Glenn Youngkin has...
Sep 253 min read
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Nursing Home Care Standards: Protecting Vulnerable Residents
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home represents one of the most difficult choices families face. Understanding what...
Sep 224 min read
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WDBJ7 Investigation Exposes Disturbing Reality at Virginia Assisted Living Facilities
A recent WDBJ7 investigation has pulled back the curtain on truly shocking conditions at assisted living facilities in the Roanoke area,...
Sep 182 min read
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Emergency Department Challenges: When Critical Care Falls Short
Emergency departments handle life-threatening situations around the clock, making critical decisions under intense time pressure. While...
Sep 154 min read
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Department of Justice (DOJ) Sues Promedica for Substandard Nursing Home Care in Virginia
Department of Justice sues ProMedica Health System for alleged nursing home fraud and substandard care at Virginia facility.
Sep 92 min read
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Federal Decertification of Princess Anne Health and Rehabilitation Center
In an extremely rare move that highlights the severity of systemic failures in Virginia's nursing home industry, the federal government...
Sep 96 min read
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Virginia Birth Injuries: When Medical Negligence Causes Preventable Harm
Many serious birth injuries in Virginia result from preventable medical errors rather than unavoidable complications. Understanding the...
Sep 56 min read
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Medical Diagnostic Errors: What Virginia Patients Need to Know About Malpractice Claims
Bottom Line Up Front: Â If a healthcare provider's diagnostic error caused you harm in Richmond, Virginia or surrounding areas, you may...
Sep 15 min read
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$300,000 Settlement in Virginia Surgical Malpractice Case
Richmond medical malpractice attorneys at Rawls Law Group obtained a $300,000 settlement for a patient who required a second surgery...
Aug 292 min read
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Hanover Caregivers Charged After Camera Captures Elder Abuse: What Virginia Families Need to Know
A family's decision to put a camera in their loved one's room at a Hanover assisted living facility just prevented a cover-up—and should...
Aug 272 min read
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Do Seniors Need Cognitive Testing Before Surgery? New 2025 Guidelines Explained
New 2025 ASA guidelines recommend cognitive screening for elderly surgery patients over 65, but most Virginia hospitals aren't following...
Aug 274 min read
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Virginia Nursing Home Medical Malpractice: When Wound Care Negligence Leads to Maggot Infections
A shocking case of Virginia nursing home medical malpractice has emerged from Henrico County, where a resident discovered maggots...
Aug 255 min read
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Virginia Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: 2025 Crisis Affects Hampton Roads Families
Virginia nursing home complaints surged 60% between 2018-2024, with over 1,000 Virginia nursing home investigations backlogged. If you...
Aug 255 min read
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