What Damages Can Be Recovered in Norfolk or Virginia Medical Malpractice Cases?

After a case of Norfolk or Eastern Shore medical negligence or a medical error in another part of Virginia, a patient or family member may realize that a Virginia medical malpractice claim is possible. What many Virginia residents do not know, however, is what types of damages can be recovered in a Virginia or Norfolk medical malpractice case. Damages vary from state to state, but they are typically determined based on whether the malpractice victim was injured or tragically killed due to the mistake or incident of negligence.

In the state of Virginia, damages for medical malpractice cases in which the patient was injured or became ill include compensation for the following:

• past and future medical expenses

• past and future lost earnings

• pain and suffering or disfigurement

• and other damages.

In the tragic case of Virginia wrongful death from medical malpractice, the family or beneficiaries of the estate may be entitled to compensation for the following:

• the family's own grief

• the loss of future earnings of the deceased

• potential other damages.

If you or a family member has been injured or killed as a result of medical errors in the state of Virginia, Norfolk and Nassawadox medical malpractice attorney Lawrence Land expresses his deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. With compassion, professionalism, and attention to the unique details of your case, Land will consult with you for free as he provides you with resources, answers to questions, and help in your time of need. For more information on Virginia medical malpractice or to speak to Lawrence Land personally, contact him via his confidential online form or call 757-251-0198.