Attorney Lawrence Land Provides the Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: What must be proven in order to have a successful Nofolk or Virginia medical malpractice case?

A: In order for us to file a Virginia medical malpractice case for you, at least three essential things must be proven:

• Wrongdoing or negligence:  It is necessary to prove that the doctor, surgeon, or other medical personnel departed from the standards of good medical care, meaning that that the medical expert was negligent in caring for you or your family member.  Expert testimony is best to confirm the wrongdoing or substandard medical care of the responsible party. 
  
• Causation (proximate cause):  Every case must include proof that the negligence or wrongdoing of the medical expert or staff member was a substantial cause of the patient's resulting injuries or condition.  Defense attorneys will try to use your previous illnesses or injuries against you, so it is extremely important to have proof that the negligent act was a causal factor in creating or worsening your (or your loved one's) condition. 
  
• Permanent and significant injury:  In cases in which patients were not significantly or permanently affected by the wrongdoing of the physician or medical staff, a legal claim may not be possible.  While other forms of injury or illness may be devastating, they do not constitute a case in court.

If you believe that your injuries or the medical conditions of a family member resulted from Virginia medical malpractice and your case meets the criteria listed above, feel free to contact Norfolk medical malpractice attorney Lawrence Land with any questions you have.  Land will help you determine whether you have a Virginia medical negligence case and answer your pressing questions for free.  Contact Lawrence Land in his confidential online form or call him toll-free at 800-800-1911.