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Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are one of the most frequent causes of injury and death in the United States. Patients who have been injured by a health professional may be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also called special damages, compensate for the financial losses incurred by a victim. These include past and future medical expenses, lost income and many more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages cover any financial losses resulting from your injury. This includes medical expenses already paid and future treatment required. You can also get economic damages to compensate for lost wages, if injuries prevent working.

Non-economic damages, also referred to as general damages, are not as tangible and difficult to quantify in terms of dollar value. These damages can include physical pain and discomfort, a reduction in quality of life, or emotional distress. Your lawyer can help demonstrate these losses by using testimony from witnesses and expert financial analysts and other evidence, like medical documents and evidence of your injuries.

Stratton v. Swanlond, a case from 1374 that established the premise of medical malpractice and was a breach of obligation between a physician and the patient. It was also the first medical malpractice case to award damages to a victim.

A victim may be entitled to survival damages, which cover the period of time from the time the incident occurred, up to the time of death. These damages can comprise medical expenses and lost income, as well as non-economic damages such as mental distress loss of enjoyment of life or disfigurement.

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

In addition to the financial compensation mentioned earlier, a court can make a payment for the cost of any alternative treatment that would have been needed but due to medical negligence. This could have included a less risky surgical procedure or a different course of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

As concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased numerous states passed laws that put limits on damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of you can collect from a jury when your claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.

Most states have caps on general and Medical Malpractice Compensation special damages. However, some places have a limit on damages that are not economic. Regardless of the amount of caps, you will require solid and convincing evidence to support your medical malpractice claim.

If you've been the victim of medical malpractice litigation malpractice, please contact us at any time to arrange an initial consultation for free. Our knowledgeable lawyers will help you determine the merits of your claim and help you to pursue the most fair settlement or verdict. If your case is taken to trial, we will defend your rights in court. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the online form to begin. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive most compensation they can for their injuries. We represent victims of medical malpractice litigation malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. We can meet clients at a location that is convenient for them.