A devastating report from the Disability Law Center of Virginia reveals that dozens of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities died in state-licensed facilities after staff failed to provide basic life-saving care. The report examined 181 unexpected deaths and found patterns of negligence Virginia authorities have known about for years. The Failures Were Systematic In 46 cases, staff found patients unresponsive and didn't perform CPR at all. In 33 more, CPR wa

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

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

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

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

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

Medication errors represent one of the most common yet preventable forms of healthcare harm. From hospitals to pharmacies to physician...

As Virginia state law malpractice cases go, a $300,000 settlement is a bit unusual. The facts were straight forward: During...

In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era of accountability in Virginia's long-term care facilities, Governor Glenn Youngkin has...

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home represents one of the most difficult choices families face. Understanding what...

A recent WDBJ7 investigation has pulled back the curtain on truly shocking conditions at assisted living facilities in the Roanoke area,...

Emergency departments handle life-threatening situations around the clock, making critical decisions under intense time pressure. While...

Department of Justice sues ProMedica Health System for alleged nursing home fraud and substandard care at Virginia facility.

In an extremely rare move that highlights the severity of systemic failures in Virginia's nursing home industry, the federal government...

Many serious birth injuries in Virginia result from preventable medical errors rather than unavoidable complications. Understanding the...

Bottom Line Up Front:  If a healthcare provider's diagnostic error caused you harm in Richmond, Virginia or surrounding areas, you may...

Richmond medical malpractice attorneys at Rawls Law Group obtained a $300,000 settlement for a patient who required a second surgery...

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...

New 2025 ASA guidelines recommend cognitive screening for elderly surgery patients over 65, but most Virginia hospitals aren't following...

A shocking case of Virginia nursing home medical malpractice has emerged from Henrico County, where a resident discovered maggots...