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Local Courts
Courts in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Circuit Court
400 N 9th St, Richmond, VA 23219
U.S. District Court, E.D. Virginia — Richmond Division
701 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Medical Facilities
Hospitals & Trauma Centers in Richmond
VCU Health — Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
1000 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23298
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
Liability Overview
Liability Considerations in Richmond
Virginia has a 2-year statute of limitations for medical malpractice (Virginia Code § 8.01-243) with minor tolling to age 10 or 2 years from injury. Virginia's NICA program requires families to elect between administrative compensation and litigation for qualifying neurological birth injuries — an attorney must evaluate whether litigation or NICA benefits are greater. Virginia's rising non-economic cap (approximately $2.45 million in 2026) makes it more plaintiff-favorable than in prior years.