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

Contributory negligence exposure reducing plaintiff viabilitySeverity and permanence of patient injury or wrongful deathCredentialing and standard-of-care documentation of defendant providerStrength and clarity of expert medical testimonyVenue selection and local jury composition within Virginia

Key Trends & Insights

Medical malpractice outcomes in Virginia show a relatively tight valuation range of $1.6M to $3.0M across recent tracked cases, with a median of $2.0M suggesting consistent mid-range jury valuations despite the state's historically defense-favorable climate. The narrow spread between mean ($2.2M) and median ($2.0M) indicates limited skewing from outlier verdicts, pointing to a degree of predictability in plaintiff recoveries when cases do succeed. Notably, Virginia's contributory negligence rule presents a significant barrier to plaintiff recovery — cases that clear that threshold and reach verdict or settlement appear to command substantial awards, reflecting the severity of injuries typically required to overcome defense-favorable jury pools.

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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