Medical Malpractice Compensation
Medical errors are the most frequent cause of death and injury in the United States. Anyone who has been injured by a health professional could be entitled to substantial compensation.
Economic damages, sometimes referred to as special damages, pay for the financial losses of a victim. This can include future and past medical costs 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 required. They can also include lost earnings if the injuries keep you from working, as well as other financial losses documented.
Non-economic damages, commonly called general damages, are not as tangible and difficult to quantify in terms of a dollar. These damages may include physical pain and discomfort and a loss in quality of life, or emotional stress. Your lawyer can assist you demonstrate these losses by using expert financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence, such as medical records and documents will be utilized, as well as medical records.
The earliest documented case of medical malpractice was Stratton V. Swanlond in 1374, which established the foundation of breach of duty between a physician and a patient. It was also the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to a plaintiff.
A victim may be entitled to survival damages, which cover the period of time after the malpractice occurred, up to death. These damages can include medical expenses and lost income, as well as non-economic damages such as mental distress loss of enjoyment of life, or disfigurement.
Other damages can be awarded in the event that a physician mistakes in diagnosing or performing unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages are possible when the negligence of your doctor is particularly egregious. For instance that they have performed an unnecessary procedures to earn money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.
A court may also award compensation for alternative treatment that was required in the absence of medical negligence. This might include a less invasive surgical procedure or a different course of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of fraudulent malpractice claims grew, many states passed laws that place caps on damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce how much money you can receive from a judge if your claim is judged to be excessive or unreasonable.
Most states put caps on general and special damages, however some states limit only the amount of non-economic damages you can be compensated for. Whatever the number of caps, you'll have to prove strong and convincing evidence to support your medical malpractice case.
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