Medical Malpractice Compensation
Medical errors are a major cause of injury and deaths in the United States. Patients who have been injured by a health professional may be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.
Economic damages, also referred to as special damages, compensate the financial loss of a victim. This covers past and future medical expenses as well as lost income, among other.
Economic Damages
Economic damages pay for any financial losses that result from your injury. This includes medical bills already paid and future treatment needed. You may also get economic damages to compensate for lost wages if the injuries make it impossible to work.
Non-economic damages are harder to quantify and less tangible. These damages may include physical pain and discomfort or a decrease in the quality of life or emotional stress. Your lawyer can help you to prove your losses using experts financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence such as medical records and other documents can also be used, including medical records.
The earliest 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 to award damages to plaintiffs.
Surviving damages are available to victims for the period from the time of the accident until their death. These damages can include medical expenses and income loss and non-economic damages like mental anguish, disfigurement or loss of enjoyment of living.
Other damages could be available if a doctor misdiagnoses your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages can be awarded when the negligence of your doctor is particularly grave. For example when they perform a non-essential procedures to earn money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.
In addition to the monetary settlements mentioned above, a court can make a payment for the cost of any alternative treatment that would be needed if it weren’t because of the medical negligence. This could include a more conservative surgical procedure or a different course of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of malpractice lawsuits increased, many states passed legislation that caps the amount of damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce the amount of money you can get from a jury if your claim is found to be unreasonable or unreasonable.
Most states have caps on general and special damages. However, some places have a limit on damages that are not economic. Whatever the number of caps, you will need to present strong and convincing evidence in order to win your medical malpractice lawsuit malpractice case.
Contact us for an appointment if you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers will help you assess the value of your claim, and assist you in obtaining an appropriate settlement or verdict. If your case goes to trial, we will defend your rights in court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or submit the online form to begin. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is committed to ensuring that clients receive most compensation they can for their injuries. We represent victims of medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. We can meet clients at a place that is comfortable for them.
