Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice lawsuit resulting in passing of baby?

How much does Medical Malpractice go for in Virginia when in a lawsuit with the Hospital?

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1. You can sue anyone, for anything, for as much as you want as long as you can afford it.................
2. Here you go: http://www.expertlaw.com/library/malpractice_by_state/Virginia.html What Is Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice, sometimes referred to as medical negligence, occurs when a health care provider violates the governing standard of care when providing treatment to a patient, causing the patient to suffer an injury. Medical malpractice can result from an action taken by the medical practitioner, or by the failure to take a medically appropriate action. Examples of medical malpractice include: * Misdiagnosis of, or failure to diagnose , a disease or medical condition; * Failure to provide appropriate treatment for a medical condition; * Unreasonable delay in treating a diagnosed medical condition; Medical malpractice actions can be brought by the injured patient against any responsible licensed health care provider, including doctors, counselors, psychologists and psychotherapists. Limits on Malpractice Damages Virginia caps damages in medical malpractice cases to $1.5 million, increased by $50,000.00 per year from 2001 to 2006, and by $75,000.00 per year for 2007 and 2008.