When a baby suffers a catastrophic birth injury, most families assume the next step is a birth injury lawsuit to be filed in court based on medical malpractice law. In Virginia, that is not always true. Some of the most serious birth-injury cases are prevented from...
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At Wallace Wason, PLLC, our attorneys are experienced in malpractice and injury cases in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. We pursue maximum awards due for medical injuries, dental injuries, birth related injuries, personal injury, wrongful death or losses due to legal malpractice.
Whether you yourself or a family member has suffered a loss or injury, it’s important to hold accountable those who are responsible, especially when negligence or malpractice is involved.
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Malpractice Cases
Examples of the types of injuries and losses that lead to viable birth injury, medical malpractice, dental malpractice or legal malpractice lawsuits:
- Dental nerve injury caused by dental procedures or negligence
- Lingual nerve or Inferior Alveolar nerve injury due to surgical error
- Orthodontic malpractice leading to root resorption and loss of teeth
- Root shortening due to negligence in orthodontics or braces management
- Medication errors causing illness, injury or death
- Loss of normal dental function after dental implants or restorations
- Birth injuries causing permanent disability or fetal death
- Loss of mobility or function due to surgical or other medical error
- Failure to diagnose, or delayed diagnosis of, cancer
- Financial loss due to a lawyer’s failure to meet filing deadlines.
Injury or Death Cases
Examples of personal injuries or wrongful death incidents that result in viable lawsuits in Virginia, Maryland and DC include:
- Multi-car pileups and semi or heavy truck accidents
- Public hazards causing catastrophic injury
- Slip and fall accidents causing traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries due to others’ negligence
- Fatal accidents including DUI or DWI
- Wrong-way or cross-over accidents resulting in death
- Structural collapses or guardrail failures
- Railroad or metrorail accidents
- Injuries or death on or by public transportation
- Defective airbags, tires or other vehicular equipment
Our Team Works For You
Wallace B. Wason, Jr.
Malpractice and Injury Attorney
Bar Member: Virginia, Washington DC
Elizabeth H. Hamlin
Malpractice and Injury Attorney
Bar Member: Maryland, Washington DC
Jennifer Szakaly
Practicing Dentist and Attorney
Bar Member: Virginia
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2026 Virginia Medical Malpractice Legislation: SB 536
Virginia’s medical malpractice laws are often discussed in big, emotional terms: patient safety, accountability, insurance premiums, and access to care. But for injured patients, the real question is simpler. Does...
Fairfax County Jury Verdict Against Oral Surgeon in Nerve Injury Case
On May 5, 2026, a Fairfax County Virginia jury returned a verdict for an injured patient in a malpractice case brought against oral surgeon Akbar Dawood, DMD and his former practice Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial &...
Wallace B. Wason, Jr. Selected To 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers List
We are pleased to share that malpractice and injury attorney Wallace B. Wason, Jr. has been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list of Plaintiff‘s Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Virginia, one of only 29 attorneys in...
Can You Recover Emotional Damages for Custody Disputes Gone Wrong?
In a custody fight, the stakes are highly personal and the impact of a decision is, by its very nature, life-changing. When a custody settlement does not go as planned, it can be devastating. It can feel like your heart has been ripped out and if you suspect legal...
You Can’t Sue Opposing Counsel for Legal Malpractice
It’s common to feel wronged by “the other side’s lawyer.” Opposing counsel may push hard, file aggressive motions, or take positions you think are unfair. Their job is to advocate for the other side, so it often seems as though their actions are unfair. But...
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Disclaimer: Reading the content on this site, contacting us by text, phone or email or submitting a form through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future cases undertaken.
Guides
Medical Malpractice Guide
If you suspect a doctor, hospital, or other provider made a preventable mistake, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed—especially when you’re still trying to recover and the medical system feels opaque. Use the Featured Resources links below to go deeper on specific issues....
Dental Malpractice Guide
Dental procedures can cause lasting harm when treatment falls below the standard of care. It can be difficult for patients to determine right away whether a bad outcome was a result of malpractice or was just unavoidable or not preventable. In this dental malpractice...
Legal Malpractice Guide
Legal malpractice occurs when an attorney breaches the standard of care and that breach causes measurable loss. Typical examples include missing statutes of limitations, mishandling service or discovery, or failing to follow client instructions on critical decisions....
Personal Injury Guide
After a serious injury, the pressure starts quickly—medical bills pile up, symptoms evolve, and insurance companies often push for statements or early resolutions before you know the full picture. This personal injury guide explains the fundamentals we see most often...
Birth Injury Guide
When a baby or mother is injured during pregnancy, labor, or delivery, families are suddenly faced with medical uncertainty, long-term care decisions, and urgent questions about what happened and what comes next. This guide gathers our most useful Virginia-focused...
Wrongful Death Guide
Losing someone you love is devastating, and the legal questions that follow often feel confusing, urgent, and deeply personal—especially when the death may have been preventable. This guide is designed to help you understand the basics of a wrongful death claim,...
Disclaimer: Reading the content on this site, contacting us by text, phone or email or submitting a form through this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future cases undertaken.
Do I Have a Malpractice Case?
We receive calls all the time from people wondering if they have a claim for malpractice or personal injury. This is a good place to start. Find out what constitutes malpractice, what elements are needed to prove malpractice, and what to expect if you move forward.
