District of Columbia Medical Malpractice FAQs

• Q: Are Periodic Payments Required?
  A: The District of Columbia does not require the periodic payment of damages in medical malpractice actions.
• Q: Is Pre-Judgment Interest Available?
  A: It is unclear whether pre­judgment interest is available in personal injury actions. However, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals has held that … More
• Q: What Is The Statutes Of Limitations?
  A: The statute of limitations that applies to medical malpractice actions in the District of Columbia is a three­year statute. The statute is measured from the time … More
• Q: Arbitration
  A: D.C. has established a system of arbitration where all cases are eligible. The arbitrator's award may be entered in court and has the same force and effect as a final … More
• Q: Is A Hospital Liable For Vicarious Liability?
  A: A hospital may be liable under the theory of ostensible or apparent agency for the negligence of the hospital's independently contracted physicians. More