Washington, D.C. Medical Malpractice Representation
Peter Anderson represents D.C. patients and families injured by hospitals, doctors, and federal facilities. Notable matters include a $6.5M D.C. birth injury settlement.
How Washington, D.C. malpractice law works
The local rules affect how a case is built, what it's worth, and how quickly it has to move. Here are the ones that come up most often.
D.C. Statute of Limitations
Medical malpractice claims in the District of Columbia must generally be filed within three years of when the injury was discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered. Specific exceptions exist for minors and certain continuing torts.
Pre-Suit Notice Requirement
The District requires a 90-day pre-suit notice to the prospective defendant before a medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed. This notice triggers a mediation period intended to resolve cases without litigation.
Damages and Caps
The District does not impose a statutory cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases. Virginia does. This is one reason D.C. cases often value differently than identical conduct across the river.
Cases involving DC healthcare facilities
Peter has handled matters involving the major Washington, D.C.hospitals and health systems, along with the policies, EMR systems, and credentialing practices common to each.
- ▸MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- ▸George Washington University Hospital
- ▸Howard University Hospital
- ▸Sibley Memorial Hospital
- ▸MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- ▸Children's National Medical Center
- ▸Washington DC VA Medical Center
Washington, D.C. case results
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Resolved complex birth injury case in Washington, D.C. involving preventable complications during labor and delivery.
Considering a DC medical malpractice claim?
DC statutes of limitations are strict, and DC-specific pre-suit requirements make timing critical. Case reviews are free.
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