By Anthony I. Shin, Esq. | Personal Injury Lawyer | Shin Law Office
Medical Malpractice Neck Injury Attorney Fairfax County
When we place our trust in doctors, nurses, or hospitals, we expect one thing: competent care.
But when that trust is broken and your neck injury worsens due to a medical mistake, you’re not just in pain. You’re owed justice.
Neck Injuries and Medical Negligence: The Silent Threat
Neck injuries can be caused—or made significantly worse—by medical errors such as:
- Failed diagnosis of cervical spine injuries
- Surgical mistakes involving nerves or vertebrae
- Incorrect spinal injections or epidurals
- Failure to treat infections or post-surgical complications
- Improper chiropractic adjustments or manipulation
The result? Chronic pain, limited mobility, or even paralysis.
In Fairfax County, we’ve seen too many people suffer silently because they were told their pain was “normal” or “temporary.”
But if a medical professional’s mistake made your condition worse, it’s not just pain—it’s a legal claim.
Do You Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
Here’s the truth: not every medical error is malpractice, but if your provider failed to meet a reasonable standard of care and caused harm, they can be held accountable. We look at:
- Was the neck injury preventable?
- Did a misdiagnosis delay necessary treatment?
- Did a doctor ignore warning signs?
- Was there a lack of informed consent before a risky procedure?
If the answer to any of these is yes, it’s time to take action.
Why Neck Injuries from Medical Negligence Are So Devastating
Unlike broken bones, neck trauma often doesn’t show up immediately.
You might feel a “tweak” or “stiffness” that turns into:
- Numbness or tingling in the arms or hands
- Loss of strength or coordination
- Migraines and radiating pain
- Inability to work or drive
Medical errors can turn minor conditions into major lifelong battles. You deserve more than a prescription and a shrug.
What We Do for Fairfax County Victims
As a medical malpractice attorney serving Fairfax County, I take immediate steps to protect your claim:
- Order full medical records
- Consult independent medical experts
- Calculate real costs: treatment, lost income, long-term care
- Negotiate with hospitals or take your case to trial
We don’t back down. If a doctor, clinic, or hospital caused or worsened your neck injury, we build a case that demands accountability—and compensation.
When to Sue
Virginia law gives you two years from the date of the injury (or discovery of it) to file a malpractice claim. But don’t wait.
Evidence disappears quickly, and hospitals’ lawyers up early.
Call a Fairfax Neck Injury Malpractice Lawyer
If you’re dealing with neck pain that started—or got worse—after a medical visit or procedure, don’t wait for answers. Demand them.
Your health was compromised.
Your life was disrupted.
Let’s make sure your voice isn’t ignored.
Let’s talk about what happened—and how we can hold the right people accountable.
Call Shin Law Office at 571-445-6565 or book online today!
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
