Medical Malpractice Defense

Whether in court or before medical licensing boards, Woods Rogers attorneys work to protect your interests. We are experienced in investigating, counseling, and defending all types of medical liability claims. Our clients range from solo practitioners and small practices to large national and organizations.

Our attorneys have decades of combined trial experience defending health care providers and entities against medical malpractice claims in personal injury and wrongful death suits. Whether you choose to go to trial, settle, or enter mediation, you will have a team of dedicated professionals with the expertise and experience to protect you. We frequently represent clients in mediation and other settlement conferences, offering cost-effective and early resolution of complex medical cases for our clients and their insurers.  

We offer experienced guidance on a variety of malpractice and liability matters:

• Insurance coverage disputes 
• Litigation 
• Pre-Litigation Representation/Subpoenas/Depositions 
• Premises Liability 
• Professional Liability 
• Risk Management 
• Professional Regulatory Boards and Licensing 

In addition, our attorneys are panel counsel for numerous professional liability insurance carriers, and routinely consult with and advise the insurance industry on issues ranging from insurance coverage to risk reduction. 

Areas of Focus

Risk Management and Litigation Avoidance 

Managing risks is the best and most cost-efficient malpractice defense strategy. We provide proactive and practical advice on risk management and loss prevention. We also assist with document production requests, subpoena responses, contract negotiations, bid packages, and review of insurance policies. 

We are acutely aware of the importance of preserving your professional image and work with you to address these issues, especially in high profile scenarios. 

Medical Board Investigations 

We recognize board investigations and the possibility of disciplinary action represent a significant concern and interruption to your practice. WRVB attorneys represent healthcare providers before many Virginia health regulatory boards and entities, including: 

• Board of Medicine 
• Board of Nursing 
• Board of Dentistry 
• Board of Health Professions 
• Board of Optometry 
• Board of Pharmacy 
• Board of Physical Therapy 
• Board of Veterinary Medicine 
• Board of Long-Term Care Administrators