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Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are among the main causes of injury and death in the United States. People who have been injured by a healthcare professional could be entitled to substantial compensation.

Economic damages, sometimes referred to as special damages, are a way to cover the financial losses incurred by a victim. This can include future and past medical costs loss of income, and other.

Economic Damages

Economic damages cover any financial costs associated with your injury, including medical services that have already been paid for and any future medical care that is required. You may also be able to claim economic damages for lost wages, if your injuries make it impossible to work.

Non-economic damage is harder to quantify and are not as tangible. These damages could include physical pain and discomfort and a loss in quality of life, or emotional stress. Your lawyer can help demonstrate these losses by using witness testimony experts, financial analysts who are experts, and other evidence, like medical documents and records of your injuries.

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

Surviving damages are available to victims during the period from the time of the accident until their death. These damages can include medical malpractice attorneys costs and lost income, in addition to non-economic damages, such as mental anguish loss of enjoyment of life or disfigurement.

Other damages can be awarded in the event that a physician is unable to diagnose or performs unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages can be awarded when a doctor's negligence is particularly grave. For example the case of a doctor who performs an unnecessary surgery to make money or for their sexual pleasure.

In addition to the financial award mentioned above the court may also give compensation for the cost of any alternative treatment that might be required if not for the medical negligence. This could include a less invasive surgical procedure or a different course of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

Concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased several states passed laws that place caps on damages in malpractice cases. These limits limit the amount of you can collect from a judge if your claim is judged to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states put caps on general and special damages, but certain states limit only to the amount of non-economic damages you can be compensated for. You will still need to be able to prove your case convincingly and with conviction to win your medical malpractice case regardless of the amount of caps.

Contact us to set up an appointment if you've been the victim of medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers will help you determine the worth of your claim and assist you in pursuing an appropriate settlement or verdict. We will defend your rights in the event that your case goes to the court. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or submit the online form to start the process. We handle all kinds of medical Malpractice law firms malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is dedicated to helping clients receive most appropriate compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. We can travel to meet clients at a location that is convenient for them.