Blog: Medical Malpractice

Misdiagnosis vs. Malpractice: When a Doctor’s Mistake Becomes a Legal Claim

Feb 11, 2026

You trust your doctor to get it right. When you feel sick or something seems wrong with your health, you turn to medical professionals because you believe they will listen, investigate your symptoms, and make the right call. Most of the time, they do. But sometimes something gets missed: A symptom gets brushed off A test result gets overlooked A diagnosis gets delayed At first, it might seem like an honest mistake. But when a...

What Should You Do If Your Newborn Suffered a Birth Injury in a Virginia Hospital?

Sep 10, 2025

Bringing a new life into the world should be one of the happiest moments of your life. But when a preventable birth injury occurs in a Virginia hospital, joy can quickly turn to confusion, fear, and heartbreak. If you believe something went wrong during labor or delivery, you may be wondering what steps to take and whether your child’s injury could have been avoided. At James B. Feinman, Attorney at Law, we help Virginia families...