Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. Those who have suffered harm due to a medical malpractice lawsuits professional could be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also known as special damages, cover the financial losses incurred by a victim. These include past and future medical expenses, income loss, and more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical costs already paid and future treatment required. They may also cover lost earnings if injuries prevent you from working, and other financial losses that have been documented.

Non-economic damages, commonly called general damages, are less tangible and harder to quantify in a dollar amount. They can include physical suffering as well as a decrease in your quality of life, or your emotional stress. Your lawyer will assist you to prove these losses with witness testimony and Lawyers expert financial analysts and other evidence, such as medical records and documentation of your injuries.

Stratton and. Swanlond, a case from 1374 that established the premise of medical malpractice, was a breach of duty between a doctor and the patient. It also was the first lawsuit in medical malpractice to award damages to plaintiffs.

A victim could be entitled to survival damages, which cover the period that follows the time when the error occurred up until death. These damages could include medical care expenses and lawyers lost income, as well as non-economic losses like mental anguish loss of enjoyment of life, or disfigurement.

Other damages may be available in the event that a doctor mistakes in diagnosing or performing unnecessary procedures. If your doctor's negligent actions are particularly grave for example, when they perform unnecessary surgeries for profit or for their own sexual pleasure, punitive damages can be awarded.

In addition to the monetary compensation mentioned earlier A court may also give compensation for the cost of any alternative treatment that would have been needed but due to medical malpractice lawsuit negligence. This could include a more conservative surgical procedure or a different type of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

As concerns over fraud-related malpractice claims increased numerous states passed laws imposing limitations on damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of money you can get from the jury if your claim is judged to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states have caps on general and specific damages, but some places limit only the amount of non-economic damages you can be compensated for. Whatever the number of caps, you will require solid and convincing evidence to support your medical malpractice case.

Contact us for an appointment if you've been victimized by medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers can help you assess the value of your case and help you negotiate a fair settlement, or a favorable verdict. We will defend 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 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 negligence in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We are able to travel to clients office or homes.