Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Richmond, VA
Millions Recovered for Injured Patients
- Six-figure results in medical malpractice claims
- One-on-one with Josh Silverman
- Super Lawyers, 2013-Present
- No fees unless we win
Why Choose Us
Proven Case Results
In the last 20+ years, Mr. Silverman has recovered millions for Virginia patients harmed by medical negligence, including six-figure outcomes in cases involving surgical errors, pressure ulcers, and nursing homes.
Direct Attorney Access
You work directly with Josh Silverman, a Richmond native, from consultation to resolution. Your case is never handed to a junior associate, and your questions are answered by the attorney himself.
No-Win, No-Fee Promise
Every case is handled on contingency. You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless Mr. Silverman recovers compensation, so pursuing justice never adds financial risk.
You May Be Entitled to Millions What to Know About Medical Malpractice Under Virginia Law
Virginia sets caps on the damages in medical malpractice claims, but they are quite high. For example, in any medical malpractice claim where the incident occurred between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, the victim can obtain as much as $2.75 million in compensatory damages.
This maximum rises by $50,000 every year.
Compensatory damages refer to the standard form of compensation awarded to medical malpractice victims for medical bills, lost wages, and more. When medical malpractice is particularly egregious, punitive damages of up to $350,000 may also be awarded. Cases that warrant an award of punitive damages include physicians performing unnecessary surgery to increase their profits and nursing homes that refuse to hire sufficient staff to care for their patients.
Because these cases require costly expert testimony to prove, they make the most sense when an injury is severe or a life has been lost. If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, reach out. A free consultation costs you nothing, and Mr. Silverman will give you a straight answer.
Examples of Malpractice We Handle Fighting for Patients Harmed by Any Form of Negligence
You do not have a case just because a medical treatment didn't lead to perfect results. A medical malpractice case is a case against a health care provider who failed to comply with the "standard of care." In a Virginia medical malpractice claim, the standard of care is what a reasonable doctor, nurse, pharmacist, hospital, nursing home, or other care provider would have done under similar circumstances.
A healthcare provider who fails to comply with the standard of care is negligent. If this negligence led to personal injury or wrongful death, you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit to sue the provider for compensation.
For example, if you or a loved one suffered a heart attack and went to the ER with complaints of chest pain, but were misdiagnosed with and treated for gastrointestinal problems, you could have a case for medical malpractice.
A doctor can be found liable for medical malpractice if a patient presented to them with lumps or growths that are consistent with certain types of cancer, but the doctor failed to diagnose the cancer in a timely manner.
There are many types of surgical errors that can be classified as medical malpractice. These include operating on the wrong side of the body, leaving surgical instruments in the body, or removing healthy organs.
An example of medical malpractice causing birth injury is if medical professionals failed to act in a timely manner and delayed a C-section after detecting vital signs that should have immediately led to the procedure.
Examples of Compensation Mr. Silverman Helps Clients Achieve
Our medical malpractice attorney, Joshua Silverman, can seek compensation for a variety of losses, including:
- Caregiving expenses
- Funeral costs
- Future medical expenses
- Lost companionship
- Lost wages
- Medical bills
- Mental anguish
- Physical pain
