Blog: Medical Malpractice

Can Doctors Be Liable For Missing Signs Of Lung Cancer On An X-Ray?

Aug 12, 2026

When a doctor tells you your chest X-ray looks normal, you expect that answer to bring relief. However, if you later learn that the image showed possible signs of lung cancer, that relief can quickly turn into fear, anger, and confusion. You may wonder whether doctors can be liable for missing signs of lung cancer on an X-ray, especially if the delay allowed the cancer to grow, spread, or become harder to treat. In Virginia,...

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

Jul 16, 2026

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...

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...