• 목록
• 답변
• 글쓰기
• 게시판 리스트 옵션
  • 수정
  • 삭제

Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are among the most frequent causes of injury and death in the United States. Anyone who has been injured by a health care provider could be entitled to substantial compensation.

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

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate you for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical bills already paid and future care needed. You may also claim economic damages for lost wages if the injuries make it impossible to work.

Non-economic damages, commonly called general damages, are not as tangible and harder to quantify in terms of a dollar. These damages can include physical pain and discomfort, a reduction in quality of life or emotional distress. Your lawyer will help you demonstrate these losses by using testimony from witnesses experts, financial analysts who are experts, and other evidence such as medical records and documentation of your injuries.

Stratton in v. Swanlond, a case from 1374 that established the foundation of medical malpractice as a breach of duty between a doctor as well as a patient. It was also the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to a plaintiff.

A victim may be entitled to compensation for the duration of their life, which cover the period of time following the moment when the mishap occurred, up to death. These damages may comprise medical expenses and lost income, in addition to non-economic damages such as mental distress, loss of enjoyment of life or disfigurement.

Other damages may be available when a doctor is unable to diagnose your condition or performs ineffective procedures. Punitive damages are possible when a doctor's negligence is particularly severe. For instance that they have performed an unnecessary surgery to make money or for sexual pleasure.

A court may also award compensation for any alternative treatment that is required in the absence of medical negligence. This could include a surgical procedure or a different course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Caps for Malpractice

As the number of malpractice lawsuits was increasing, a lot of states passed legislation that limits damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount you can be awarded by a jury if your claim is considered to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states set caps on both general and specific damages, but some places limit only the amount of non-economic damages that can receive compensation for. Whatever the amount of caps, you will need to provide strong and compelling evidence to support your medical malpractice case.

If you've been a victim of medical negligence, contact us at any time to schedule an appointment for a no-cost consultation. Our skilled lawyers will assist you assess the value of your claim and assist you in pursuing an equitable settlement or verdict. If your case goes to trial, we will defend your rights in the courtroom. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or submit the online form to begin. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice lawsuit malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is committed to assisting clients in obtaining maximum compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of malpractice in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We can meet clients at a place that is comfortable for them.