Jurisdiction Intelligence Report

Medical Malpractice Case Values in Virginia (2026)

Data-driven verdict and settlement analysis for Medical Malpractice cases in Virginia. Median outcome: $2.0M across 3 tracked cases.

Verdicts Tracked
3
Median Outcome
$2.0M
Mean Outcome
$2.2M
Range
$1.6M–$3.0M

Verdict Distribution

RangeCasesPercent
$1M–$5M3100%

Key Valuation Factors

Severity and permanence of patient injury or deathContributory negligence exposure reducing plaintiff recoveryStrength and credibility of expert medical testimonyDefendant provider type (hospital system vs. individual physician)Clarity of deviation from accepted standard of care

Key Trends & Insights

Medical malpractice outcomes in Virginia show a relatively narrow valuation range of $1.6M to $3.0M across recent tracked cases, with a median of $2.0M suggesting moderate but consistent jury awards in a traditionally defense-favorable jurisdiction. Despite Virginia's contributory negligence rule — which can bar plaintiff recovery entirely if any fault is attributed to the patient — these cases demonstrate that well-supported claims can still yield substantial verdicts or settlements. The absence of a general non-economic damage cap in Virginia distinguishes it from many other states, allowing plaintiffs greater flexibility in pursuing pain and suffering damages, though conservative jury pools temper runaway verdicts.

Notable Cases

Bon Secours-DePaul Medical Center v. Rogakos-Russell $2.0M
2025 · CaseMine.com

An 86-year-old retired priest fell while changing into a medical gown when he leaned on an unlocked wheeled hospital stretcher during an outpatient ultrasound. He sustained severe injuries and later died from these injuries.

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Emergency Physicians of Tidewater v. Hanger $1.6M
2024 · Justia.com

Patricia Hanger alleged that emergency room physicians negligently failed to treat her low blood sodium (hyponatremia), which caused her to suffer a seizure twelve days later, resulting in a fall that caused traumatic brain injury. The Virginia Supreme Court ultimately reversed the $1.6 million verd

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Richard S. Pergolizzi, Jr., M.D. v. Ramona Bowman $3.0M
2022 · Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Patient sued doctor for medical malpractice after botched brain aneurysm surgery based on misdiagnosis and lack of informed consent. Jury awarded $3 million but verdict was reversed on appeal by Virginia Court of Appeals.

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