Nursing Home Abuse & Elder Abuse Lawsuit in Virginia

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Statute of Limitations

Virginia's personal injury SOL is 2 years (Va. Code § 8.01-243(A)). Elder abuse claims follow the same 2-year period. Contributory negligence — any fault by the plaintiff bars recovery entirely — makes case development especially critical. Virginia imposes a damages cap on medical malpractice claims (Va. Code § 8.01-581.15); the cap for 2024 is $2.5M and increases annually.

2 years from date of injury

Virginia Data

Exposure in Virginia

Source: Virginia Department of Health, 2024

Source: Virginia Health Care Association, 2024

Source: Virginia common law

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Virginia

VCU Medical Center — Level I Trauma

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