Medical Malpractice lawsuit resulting in passing of baby?

20.April, 2010

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

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.

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2 Comments für “Medical Malpractice lawsuit resulting in passing of baby?”

  1. kapn sagt:
    20.April, 2010 um 10:21 am

    You can sue anyone, for anything, for as much as you want as long as you can afford it……………..
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  2. Princess Leia sagt:
    20.April, 2010 um 10:50 am

    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.
    References :

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