John Lopatto III

Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Attorney Serving Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia

When in the care of a doctor or other medical provider, you are especially vulnerable. Patients are often incapable of challenging decisions that have life-or-death significance. When frightened or unsure, an individual typically makes the reasonable choice to trust the presumed expert. Afterward, when consequences are apparent, there is often good cause to question the treatments given or withheld.

With so much news coverage and discussion on both sides of the debate over health care quality, it is difficult to gain a clear view of whether your physician and other medical provider may be held legally responsible for any problem with the care you receive.

Doctor Negligence and Care Mistakes Are Common, and Often Actionable

Even beyond the most publicized types of doctor negligence - such as surgical error, misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose - many other events can provide a valid basis for a medical malpractice suit. These include:

• Emergency room negligence, which is an especially common problem when inexperienced or overstressed staff is involved
• Laboratory errors, including mixed-up or incorrect reporting of lab test results
• Prescription errors resulting in the administration of the wrong medication or in the administration of an improper dosage of medication
• Failure to observe expressed, legal patient instructions, such as a do not resuscitate (DNR) order or another aspect of informed consent

John Lopatto III is an experienced medical malpractice attorney and an outstanding resource for anyone who suffers as a result of mistakes by physicians, pharmacists, hospital staff or other medical providers. His probing, analytical style brings out the relevant facts of each case and leads to an understanding of whether medical professionals have fulfilled all requirements of the applicable standard of care.

Our office represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. We have a strong knowledge of both national and local standards of care as they are applied in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. As in other areas of our practice, we are committed to accessing the most qualified experts available to help recover the damages you deserve.

Contact John Lopatto III, Attorney at Law, for a no-charge initial consultation to evaluate your medical malpractice case.

John S. Lopatto III, Attorney at Law

1776 K Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006-2365
Telephone: 202-861-5800 | Toll-Free: 888-887-6399 | Fax: 202-861-5802

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From offices in Washington, DC, attorney John S. Lopatto III represents clients throughout the DC Metro area, including Arlington, Richmond, Alexandria, Fairfax, Springfield, Reston, McLean, Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Greenbelt, College Park, Upper Marlboro, Bowie and Fort Washington; and in Arlington County, Fairfax County, Montgomery County, Prince Georges County, Prince William County and Loudon County.