Virtua Health is a non-profit healthcare system in New Jersey that operates many hospitals, doctors’ offices, and surgical centers across South Jersey. As the largest overall healthcare provider in southern NJ, Virtua Health and its affiliates often face medical malpractice claims.
If you suffered additional or greater harm after seeking treatment with a Virtua Medical Group (VMG) doctor, our medical malpractice lawyers from Ginsberg & O’Connor can help. We can help you recover the financial compensation you need for yourself or a loved one after serious medical mistakes. Whether you need financial compensation for yourself or a loved one, our firm is qualified to take your case.
Common Healthcare Negligence Claims against VMG
Due to increasing malpractice insurance rates, doctors are choosing to work for medical practice groups, such as Virtua, to absorb these costs. VMG operates a network of doctors and surgeons in South Jersey who work for the medical corporation rather than individual private practices.
This means our experienced med mal lawyers can hold Virtua Medical Group vicariously liable for the negligent conduct of its physician partners. The most common malpractice claims we see against VMG and its doctors include the following:
- OBGYN Errors: Birth injuries and labor mistakes are a leading cause of infant and maternal injuries in New Jersey. These claims often arise when OBGYNs fail to properly diagnose potentially serious prenatal conditions, such as preeclampsia, or perform timely C-sections.
- Surgical/Anesthesia Mistakes: Surgeons and anesthesiologists cannot make critical errors. One miscalculation or slip can result in significant injuries, such as hypoxic brain injuries or death.
- Missed or Wrong Diagnosis: Patients often present to private physicians when they first begin experiencing symptoms of potentially serious conditions. When doctors fail to properly order testing, follow up, or diagnose these illnesses, it often leads to additional pain and worsening conditions.
- Prescription Drug Mistakes: There’s a reason certain drugs are not available without a prescription. Prescription drugs often come with significant dosing requirements and warnings. They may also interact poorly with other medications.
If you believe a VMG-affiliated medical professional did not provide you with adequate care, discuss your case with our experienced healthcare negligence lawyers today
Damages Available in NJ Med Mal Cases
Unlike some states, New Jersey does not limit the damages available to injured patients in medical malpractice cases. Our attorneys can hold doctors – and their corporate employers – liable for any harm caused if the medical provider fell below the applicable standard of care in his or her medical specialty. We prove these claims and associated damages by retaining dedicated medical and economic expert witnesses in appropriate cases.
Available financial compensation may include the cost of additional medical expenses, such as corrective surgery, and lost wages. Awards can also include damages for pain and suffering, such as emotional anguish, inconvenience, and the loss of enjoyment of life caused by medical neglect.
Southern New Jersey Medical Malpractice Attorneys Against Virtua Health
Most healthcare negligence cases settle with the liable medical malpractice insurer, but if necessary, our dedicated NJ med mal litigators will go after Virtua Medical Group directly to ensure justice. Discuss your claims against a VMG-associated doctor or facility with our medical malpractice negligence team today. Call 856-727-1991 or connect with us online.