Medical Malpractice Compensation
Medical errors are the most frequent cause of deaths and injuries in the United States. Anyone who has been injured by a health professional may be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.
Economic damages, also referred to as special damages, pay for a victim’s financial losses. This includes past and future medical expenses in addition to lost income and other.
Economic Damages
Economic damages pay for any financial losses that result from your injury. This includes medical services already paid and future care needed. They can also include lost wages if your injuries stop you from working, and other financial losses that have been documented.
Non-economic damages, often referred to as general damages, are not as tangible and are harder to quantify in terms of dollar value. They could be a result of physical suffering and pain or a decline in your quality of life or emotional distress. Your lawyer can help prove these losses using expert financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence, such as medical malpractice lawsuits records and other documentation can be utilized, as well as medical records.
The first case to be cited for medical malpractice was Stratton in v. Swanlond in 1374, which established the basis of breach of duty between a physician and a patient. It was also the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to a plaintiff.
Surviving damages are available to victims for the that follows the malpractice up to their death. These damages can include medical expenses and lost income as well as non-economic damages such as mental trauma, disfigurement or loss of enjoyment living.
Other damages are possible when a doctor is unable to diagnose your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages can be awarded in the event that your doctor’s error is particularly egregious. For instance that they have performed an unnecessary surgery to make money or for their sexual pleasure.
A court may also award compensation for alternative treatment that is required but not due to medical negligence. This could have included a conservative surgical procedure or alternative course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of malpractice cases increased, many states passed legislation that caps damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce how much you can collect from a jury if the claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.
Most states have caps on both general and specific damages, but certain states limit only to the amount of non-economic damages that can receive compensation for. No matter the amount of caps, you will have to prove solid and convincing evidence to be able to win your medical malpractice law firms malpractice case.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers can help you determine the worth of your claim and assist you pursue a fair settlement or verdict. We will protect your rights if your case goes to court. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the form online to start the process. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the highest compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of medical negligence in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas and Tennessee. We are able to travel to clients at their homes or offices.
