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Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are one of the leading causes of injuries and death in the United States. Anyone who has suffered harm from a health care provider may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also known as special damages, address the financial losses suffered by the victim. This can include future and past medical expenses loss of income, and other.

Economic Damages

Economic damages cover the financial costs associated with the injury, for example medical care that has already been paid and future care that is necessary. You can also get economic damages to compensate for lost wages, if injuries prevent working.

Non-economic losses, often called general damages, are less tangible and harder to quantify in terms of dollar value. They could be a result of physical pain and suffering and a decrease in your quality of life or your emotional distress. Your lawyer will help you show these losses through testimony from witnesses and expert financial analysts and other evidence, including medical records and documentation of your injuries.

The first known case of medical malpractice was Stratton V. Swanlond in 1374, which established the basis of breach of duty between a doctor and a patient. It was also the first medical malpractice lawsuit [Ultfoms.ru] to award damages to a plaintiff.

Surviving damages are available to victims for the time period from the time of the accident until their death. These damages may include medical care expenses and lost income, as well as non-economic losses like mental anguish or loss of enjoyment life or disfigurement.

Other damages can be awarded in the event that a doctor is unable to diagnose or performs unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages are possible when the negligence of your doctor is particularly severe. For example that they have performed an unnecessary procedures to earn money or for sexual pleasure.

In addition to the monetary awards mentioned above the court may also make a payment for the cost of any alternative treatment that might be needed if it weren't due to the medical negligence. This might have included a more conservative surgical procedure or another course of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

As the number of malpractice claims increased, several states enacted legislation to limit the amount of damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of money you can get from a jury when the claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.

Most states set caps on general and special damages, but certain states limit only the amount of non-economic damages you can receive compensation for. You still have to present convincing and convincing evidence to be successful in your medical malpractice claim, regardless of the amount of caps.

Contact us to set up an appointment if you've been the victim of medical negligence. Our skilled lawyers can help you determine the worth of your claim and assist you seek a fair settlement, or a favorable verdict. If your case goes to trial, we will fight for your rights in court. Contact us at our San Diego or Phoenix offices or fill out our online form. We handle all types of medical malpractice cases in the United States. Our firm is committed to helping clients receive the maximum compensation for their injuries. We represent patients injured by medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. We are able to travel to meet clients at a location that is most convenient for them.