What is Medical Malpractice in Virginia?

Under Virginia Code Section 8.01-581.1, medical malpractice is defined as a claim for personal injuries or wrongful death based on health care that was provided – or which should have been provided – by a health care provider to a patient.

A claim for medical malpractice may also be referred to as: medical negligence, a violation of the standard of care, a deviation from the standard . . .