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Medical Malpractice Compensation
Medical errors are one of the most frequent causes of injury and death in the United States. People who have suffered harm from a healthcare professional could be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.
Economic damages, also called special damages, are used to cover the financial losses suffered by the victim. These include past and foreseeable medical expenses, income loss, and more.
Economic Damages
Economic damages cover the financial burdens associated with your injury, like medical services that have already been paid and future medical care that is required. You may also seek economic damages for lost wages, if injuries make it impossible to work.
Non-economic damages, often called general damages, are not as tangible and difficult to quantify in terms of a dollar. They could be a result of physical pain and suffering, a reduction in your quality of life, or your emotional distress. Your lawyer can help demonstrate these losses by using testimony from witnesses experts, financial analysts who are experts, and other evidence, including medical records and documentation of your injuries.
The first case to be cited for medical malpractice lawsuits malpractice was Stratton V. Swanlond in 1374, which established the basis of breach of duty between a physician and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to a plaintiff.
A victim may be entitled to damages for survival which cover the duration of time from the time the incident occurred, up to the time of death. These damages can 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 could be available when a doctor is unable to diagnose your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. If the doctor's actions are particularly bad for example, when they perform unnecessary surgery for profit or for personal sexual enjoyment, punitive damages might be awarded.
In addition to the monetary settlements mentioned above A court may also give compensation for the cost of any alternative treatment that would have been required but due to medical negligence. This could 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 lawsuits increased, many states passed legislation that limits the amount of damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce the amount of money you can be awarded by an arbitrator if your claim is considered to be excessive or unreasonable.
Most states set caps on both general and special damages. However, certain states limit only to the amount of non-economic damages you are entitled to compensation for. You still have to be able to prove your case convincingly and with conviction to be successful in your medical malpractice claim regardless of the amount of caps.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment if you've been the victim of medical negligence. Our experienced lawyers will help you determine the worth of your case, and assist you in pursuing a fair verdict or settlement. If your case is taken to trial, we will fight for your rights in the courtroom. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the form online to get started. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is dedicated to helping clients receive most appropriate compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of malpractice in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We are able to travel to clients office or homes.
Medical errors are one of the most frequent causes of injury and death in the United States. People who have suffered harm from a healthcare professional could be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.
Economic damages, also called special damages, are used to cover the financial losses suffered by the victim. These include past and foreseeable medical expenses, income loss, and more.
Economic Damages
Economic damages cover the financial burdens associated with your injury, like medical services that have already been paid and future medical care that is required. You may also seek economic damages for lost wages, if injuries make it impossible to work.
Non-economic damages, often called general damages, are not as tangible and difficult to quantify in terms of a dollar. They could be a result of physical pain and suffering, a reduction in your quality of life, or your emotional distress. Your lawyer can help demonstrate these losses by using testimony from witnesses experts, financial analysts who are experts, and other evidence, including medical records and documentation of your injuries.
The first case to be cited for medical malpractice lawsuits malpractice was Stratton V. Swanlond in 1374, which established the basis of breach of duty between a physician and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to a plaintiff.
A victim may be entitled to damages for survival which cover the duration of time from the time the incident occurred, up to the time of death. These damages can 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 could be available when a doctor is unable to diagnose your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. If the doctor's actions are particularly bad for example, when they perform unnecessary surgery for profit or for personal sexual enjoyment, punitive damages might be awarded.
In addition to the monetary settlements mentioned above A court may also give compensation for the cost of any alternative treatment that would have been required but due to medical negligence. This could 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 lawsuits increased, many states passed legislation that limits the amount of damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce the amount of money you can be awarded by an arbitrator if your claim is considered to be excessive or unreasonable.
Most states set caps on both general and special damages. However, certain states limit only to the amount of non-economic damages you are entitled to compensation for. You still have to be able to prove your case convincingly and with conviction to be successful in your medical malpractice claim regardless of the amount of caps.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment if you've been the victim of medical negligence. Our experienced lawyers will help you determine the worth of your case, and assist you in pursuing a fair verdict or settlement. If your case is taken to trial, we will fight for your rights in the courtroom. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the form online to get started. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is dedicated to helping clients receive most appropriate compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of malpractice in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We are able to travel to clients office or homes.
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