A recent study at Johns Hopkins concluded that more than 250,000 deaths per year in the U.S. are due to medical error -- making it the 3rd leading cause of death in the country. If you have been injured or lost a loved one because of errors in medical care, Weiner, Spivey & Miller can help.
Since 2000, we have advocated for the victims and families of those who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of medical providers. Our attorneys have over 190 years of combined experience in investigating, negotiating and trying medical malpractice cases across Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.
The primary reason to speak with a knowledgeable attorney after you or a family member have been injured is to protect your interests. The insurance company of the doctors and medical institutions will begin working immediately to protect their “insured”. You need an experienced legal team to advocate for you!
If you or a family member have been the victim of medical malpractice,
we can help.
Please call us at
(703) 215-9982, or contact us online. We will listen to your concerns and help you understand your legal options.
There is no cost for the consultation.
All personal injury claims, including medical malpractice cases, are based upon one premise: an individual has been injured in an event that was someone else’s fault. Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider deviates from the acceptable Standard of Care in their treatment of a patient. Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex and difficult to prove because the person bringing the case must clearly demonstrate that the medical provider deviated from the Standard of Care, and that the deviation was the cause of their injuries.
Our legal team has a solid record of success in handling medical malpractice cases, including:
Depending upon the state where the case is filed, and the specific circumstances of the case, compensation may include certain categories of “losses” stemming from the malpractice event.
These may include:
Incomplete Appendectomy Causes Potential Lethal Infection:
After undergoing a routine appendectomy, Linda was discharged from the
hospital. She continued to have extreme pain in her abdomen and returned
to the surgeon multiple times for follow up. Each time, the surgeon told
her that she was “still healing”. After suffering extensive
pain for two months, Linda saw another doctor who determined that part
of her appendix was still in place. Emergency surgery was needed to correct
the situation. Linda told Ed Weiner that she preferred not to go to trial.
Ed saved Linda the stress and expense of depositions, pre-trial discovery,
and court hearings by negotiating a confidential, six-figure settlement.
Seven Year Old Dies as a Result of Medical Misdiagnosis:
Seven year-old Margo arrived at a hospital ER with severe stomach pains.
After an X-ray, she was diagnosed with ileus, a general malfunctioning
of the gastrointestinal tract, and was discharged. The following day,
Margo’s symptoms were worse and her mother brought her back to the
ER. Margo was admitted to the hospital; however, her condition continued
to deteriorate over the next three days. No CT scan, which would have
shown the cause of her intestinal problem, was ever performed. On her
fourth day in the hospital, Margo’s small intestine, which was twisted
shut, ruptured. She died the following day. Ed Weiner negotiated a settlement
of $625,000 for her family.
Poor Medical Care Takes a Young Woman's Life:
Laura was a junior in college -- a biology major. Her dream was to become
a pediatric dentist. Only Laura’s closest friends knew that she
had sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a blood disorder which reduces the
amount of oxygen being delivered throughout the body, resulting in pain
and possible organ damage. In the past, most sickle cell patients died
young. However, patients of Laura’s generation have close to normal
life expectancies due to new treatment options and research in the field
of hematology (the study of the blood and blood disorders). In April and
May, Laura was seen by her primary care provider for several sickle cell
pain episodes, was treated with antibiotics and sent home. Her condition
and her pain continued to worsen. After she was admitted to the hospital
over Memorial Day weekend, Laura’s health declined; however, the
doctor failed to request a consultation with a hematology specialist for
nine days. By then, Laura’s lungs and heart weren’t functioning
properly. She died on June 9 -- exactly one month short of her 20th birthday.
Ed Weiner negotiated a confidential settlement on behalf of Laura's family
shortly before trial.
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For trustworthy legal advice, please contact us at (703) 215-9982, or online.
We are counselors at law. Our objective is to help you understand your legal options and work closely with you on each step of your case. We are committed to your receiving the maximum compensation available for your injuries or loss.
Choose us because:
We will handle the legal aspects of your loss, so you can focus on healing.
Call (703) 215-9982 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with one of our experts.