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What Is the Continuous Treatment Rule in Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?

In Virginia, medical malpractice claims are subject to a specific statute of limitations, which generally mandates that lawsuits be filed within a certain period of time following the occurrence of the alleged malpractice. The standard time limit for filing a medical malpractice claim in Virginia is two years from the date of the alleged injury…

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Can the Virginia Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Be Extended for Fraud?

Does Virginia law recognize any special exception to our two-year personal injury statute of limitations in cases where there’s a belief that someone committed fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment? There are exceptions in Virginia for those situations. If you believe the health care provider, hospital, nurse, surgeon, or doctor committed fraud or misrepresented facts in the…

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