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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 medical professional could be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also known as special damages, pay for the financial loss of a victim. These include past and foreseeable medical expenses, lost income, and many more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for any financial costs associated with your injury, such as medical care that has already been paid and future care that is needed. They can also include lost earnings if the injuries keep you from working, as well as other financial losses documented.

Non-economic damages are harder to quantify and less tangible. They could be a result of physical suffering and pain or a decline in your quality of life, or emotional distress. Your lawyer can help you show these losses through testimony from witnesses, expert financial analysts, and other evidence, including medical documents and records of your injuries.

The earliest known case of medical malpractice lawyers malpractice was Stratton in v. Swanlond in 1374, that established the foundations of breach of duty between a doctor and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to a plaintiff.

A victim may be entitled to a survival award, which cover the period of time after the malpractice was discovered up to the point of the time of death. These damages can cover medical expenses and income loss as well as non-economic damages such as mental anguish, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment living.

Other damages can be awarded in the event that a physician mistakes in diagnosing or malpractice performing unnecessary procedures. If your doctor's erroneous actions are particularly egregious for example, when they perform unnecessary surgeries for profit or for their own sexual enjoyment, punitive damages might be awarded.

In addition to the financial compensation mentioned earlier the court may also make a payment for the cost of any alternative treatment that might be needed if it weren't because of the medical negligence. This could have included a conservative surgical procedure or alternative course of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

Concerns about fraudulent malpractice claims grew, many states passed laws that place caps on damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of you can collect from a jury if your claim is deemed to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states have caps on both general and special damages, but certain states limit only to the amount of non-economic damages you can receive compensation for. Whatever the amount of caps, you'll need to present solid and convincing evidence to win your medical malpractice case.

If you've been the victim of medical malpractice, contact us at any time to arrange an appointment for a no-cost consultation. Our skilled lawyers can help you assess the value of your claim and assist you in pursuing a fair verdict or settlement. If your case goes to trial, we will defend your rights in court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or submit the online form to start the process. We handle all types of medical malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is committed to helping clients receive maximum compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. We are able to travel to meet clients at a location that is convenient for them.