I have searched the State of Virginia to find the law that defines "standard of care" but have been unsuccessful.

The standard of care is generally defined as what a reasonable physician would have done. Therefore, there is not going to be a law that defines...

I don't see a case for failure to do tubal ligation based on what you said (although you should still speak to a local attorney), but am curious as...

Do I have a case worth fighting for? Did my surgeon wait too long to take out my galbladder risking my life?

Despite the difficult situation you just went through, I don't see a case here (as Mr. Friedman has pointed out) because it seems you are doing...

How would I go about filing a law suit for my son?

As others have said, the best thing to do is gather your son's relevant medical records and go to a local medical malpractice attorney. There is...

Potential wrongful death/medical malpractice of 78 y/o father.

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I would obtain your father's medical records for the relevant admissions and take them to a local medical...

Perforated colon from a colonoscopy

It certainly sounds like you have a decent shot at having a case. Have you consulted with a local medical malpractice attorney? These types of...

Can I sue a doctors office?

As already stated, it is impossible to answer that question with the information provided because "he now has problems" is not enough. If you feel...

What can I do about about this?

It is not stated what the time span is from discharge until the infection was found. Generally speaking, the longer time gap the harder the...

My friend had a hysterectomy and they damage her ureter in the process.

As others have said, it is impossible to tell based solely on the information provided. It is possible that she does. I strongly recommend...

Needs a lawyer that qualifies malpractice

As others have said, I am not sure what you are looking for. Can you please provide more information? At the very least, you should contact a...