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Medical Malpractice Compensation
Medical errors are a leading cause of injury and deaths in the United States. Patients who have been injured by a medical professional may be entitled to compensation that is substantial.
Economic damages, or special damages, are used to cover the financial losses of a victim. This can include future and past medical expenses as well as lost income, among other.
Economic Damages
Economic damages cover any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical expenses already paid for and future medical care needed. They can also include lost earnings if injuries prevent you from working, as well as other financial losses that have been documented.
Non-economic damages, also called general damages, are less tangible and are harder to quantify in terms of dollar value. They may include your physical suffering, a reduction in your quality of life or emotional distress. Your lawyer will assist you show these losses through witness testimony as well as expert financial analysts and other evidence, like 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 physician and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to the plaintiff.
A victim could be entitled to a survival award which cover the duration that follows the time when the error occurred until the time of death. These damages could comprise medical expenses and lost income, in addition to non-economic damages like mental anguish and loss of enjoyment life, or disfigurement.
Other damages are possible in the event that a physician misdiagnoses or performs unnecessary procedures. The court may award punitive damages when the negligence of your doctor is particularly severe. For instance that they have performed an unnecessary surgery to make money or for their sexual pleasure.
A court can also award compensation for alternative treatment that was needed but not due to medical malpractice law firms negligence. This could have included a less risky surgical procedure or a different type of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of malpractice claims was increasing, a lot of states passed laws that limit the amount of damages in malpractice cases. Limits limit the amount you can collect from a judge if your claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.
Most states set caps on both general and special damages, but some places limit only the amount of non-economic damages you can receive compensation for. Whatever the number of caps, you will require strong and convincing evidence to be able to win your medical malpractice case.
If you've been a victim of medical malpractice law firms malpractice, call us anytime to set up an appointment for a no-cost consultation. Our skilled lawyers will assist you determine the worth of your claim and assist you in pursuing an equitable settlement or verdict. We will protect your rights in the event that your case is taken to court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the online form to start the process. We handle all types medical 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 travel to our clients in their homes or offices.
Medical errors are a leading cause of injury and deaths in the United States. Patients who have been injured by a medical professional may be entitled to compensation that is substantial.
Economic damages, or special damages, are used to cover the financial losses of a victim. This can include future and past medical expenses as well as lost income, among other.
Economic Damages
Economic damages cover any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical expenses already paid for and future medical care needed. They can also include lost earnings if injuries prevent you from working, as well as other financial losses that have been documented.
Non-economic damages, also called general damages, are less tangible and are harder to quantify in terms of dollar value. They may include your physical suffering, a reduction in your quality of life or emotional distress. Your lawyer will assist you show these losses through witness testimony as well as expert financial analysts and other evidence, like 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 physician and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to the plaintiff.
A victim could be entitled to a survival award which cover the duration that follows the time when the error occurred until the time of death. These damages could comprise medical expenses and lost income, in addition to non-economic damages like mental anguish and loss of enjoyment life, or disfigurement.
Other damages are possible in the event that a physician misdiagnoses or performs unnecessary procedures. The court may award punitive damages when the negligence of your doctor is particularly severe. For instance that they have performed an unnecessary surgery to make money or for their sexual pleasure.
A court can also award compensation for alternative treatment that was needed but not due to medical malpractice law firms negligence. This could have included a less risky surgical procedure or a different type of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of malpractice claims was increasing, a lot of states passed laws that limit the amount of damages in malpractice cases. Limits limit the amount you can collect from a judge if your claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.
Most states set caps on both general and special damages, but some places limit only the amount of non-economic damages you can receive compensation for. Whatever the number of caps, you will require strong and convincing evidence to be able to win your medical malpractice case.
If you've been a victim of medical malpractice law firms malpractice, call us anytime to set up an appointment for a no-cost consultation. Our skilled lawyers will assist you determine the worth of your claim and assist you in pursuing an equitable settlement or verdict. We will protect your rights in the event that your case is taken to court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the online form to start the process. We handle all types medical 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 travel to our clients in their homes or offices.
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