You'll Never Guess This Medical Malpractice Case's Secrets
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Medical Malpractice Compensation
Medical errors are a major cause of deaths and injuries in the United States. Patients who have suffered injury due to a medical professional may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.
Economic damages, also called special damages, compensate for the financial losses suffered by the victim. These include past and foreseeable medical expenses, lost income, and many more.
Economic Damages
Economic damages pay for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical bills already paid and future treatment required. You may also be able to claim economic damages for the loss of wages, if your injuries prevent working.
Non-economic damage is harder to quantify and are not as tangible. They can include physical suffering and pain as well as a decrease in your quality of life or your emotional stress. Your lawyer can help you show these losses through testimony from witnesses and expert financial analysts and other evidence, such as medical documents and evidence of your injuries.
The first known case of medical malpractice was Stratton in v. Swanlond in 1374, that established the foundations of breach of duty between a physician and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to plaintiffs.
Surviving damages are available to victims during the period following the incident until their death. These damages could include medical costs and lost income, as well as non-economic damages like mental distress loss of enjoyment of life or disfigurement.
Other damages could be available If a doctor fails to diagnose your condition or performs unneeded procedures. Punitive damages can be awarded when a doctor's negligence is particularly severe. For instance that they have performed an unnecessary surgery to make money or for their sexual pleasure.
A court may also award compensation for any alternative treatment that is required but for medical negligence. This could have included a less invasive surgical procedure or alternative course of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased as more states passed laws that put limitations on damages in malpractice cases. Limits limit the amount money you could receive from a juror if your claim is deemed to be excessive or unreasonable.
Most states cap both general and special damages. However, some places only restrict damages that are not economic. No matter the amount of caps, you will have to prove strong and convincing evidence to be able to win your medical malpractice claim.
Contact us for a consultation if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers can assist you assess the value of your claim, and help you pursue a fair settlement, or a favorable verdict. If your case goes to trial, we will defend your rights in the courtroom. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the online form to begin. We handle all types of medical malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the maximum amount of compensation for their injuries. We represent patients injured by medical negligence 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.
Medical errors are a major cause of deaths and injuries in the United States. Patients who have suffered injury due to a medical professional may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.
Economic damages, also called special damages, compensate for the financial losses suffered by the victim. These include past and foreseeable medical expenses, lost income, and many more.
Economic Damages
Economic damages pay for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical bills already paid and future treatment required. You may also be able to claim economic damages for the loss of wages, if your injuries prevent working.
Non-economic damage is harder to quantify and are not as tangible. They can include physical suffering and pain as well as a decrease in your quality of life or your emotional stress. Your lawyer can help you show these losses through testimony from witnesses and expert financial analysts and other evidence, such as medical documents and evidence of your injuries.
The first known case of medical malpractice was Stratton in v. Swanlond in 1374, that established the foundations of breach of duty between a physician and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to plaintiffs.
Surviving damages are available to victims during the period following the incident until their death. These damages could include medical costs and lost income, as well as non-economic damages like mental distress loss of enjoyment of life or disfigurement.
Other damages could be available If a doctor fails to diagnose your condition or performs unneeded procedures. Punitive damages can be awarded when a doctor's negligence is particularly severe. For instance that they have performed an unnecessary surgery to make money or for their sexual pleasure.
A court may also award compensation for any alternative treatment that is required but for medical negligence. This could have included a less invasive surgical procedure or alternative course of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased as more states passed laws that put limitations on damages in malpractice cases. Limits limit the amount money you could receive from a juror if your claim is deemed to be excessive or unreasonable.
Most states cap both general and special damages. However, some places only restrict damages that are not economic. No matter the amount of caps, you will have to prove strong and convincing evidence to be able to win your medical malpractice claim.
Contact us for a consultation if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers can assist you assess the value of your claim, and help you pursue a fair settlement, or a favorable verdict. If your case goes to trial, we will defend your rights in the courtroom. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the online form to begin. We handle all types of medical malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the maximum amount of compensation for their injuries. We represent patients injured by medical negligence 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.
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