Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are a leading cause of deaths and injuries in the United States. Those who have been harmed by a medical malpractice lawyer professional could be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also referred as special damages, are a way to cover a victim's financial losses. This can include future and past medical expenses as well as lost income, among other.

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate you for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical costs already paid for and future medical care needed. You may also be able to claim economic damages for the loss of wages, if injuries prevent working.

Non-economic losses, often called general damages, are not as tangible and are harder to quantify in terms of a dollar. They may include your physical suffering as well as a decrease in your quality of life, or your emotional stress. Your lawyer will assist you demonstrate these losses by using witness testimony and expert financial analysts and other evidence, such as medical documents and records of your injuries.

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

A victim could be entitled to a survival award which cover the duration of time from the time the incident was discovered up to the point of the time of death. These damages can include medical costs and lost income, in addition to non-economic damages such as mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, or disfigurement.

Other damages are possible in the event that a physician misdiagnoses your condition or performs unneeded procedures. If the actions of your doctor are particularly severe or if they perform unnecessary surgeries for profit or for personal sexual pleasure, punitive damages may be awarded.

A court may also award compensation for any alternative treatment required but for medical negligence. This might include a more conservative surgical procedure or another course of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.

Medical Caps for Malpractice

As the number of fraud-related malpractice claims increased as more states passed laws that impose limitations on damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce how much money you could receive from a jury if the claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.

Most states have caps on general and special damages. However, some places have a limit on non-economic damages. You still have to present convincing and convincing evidence to win your medical malpractice case regardless of the amount of caps.

If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, call us at any time to schedule a free consultation. Our skilled lawyers can help you determine the value of your claim and help you pursue a fair settlement or verdict. We will defend your rights if your case is taken to the court. Contact us at our San Diego or Phoenix offices or use our online form. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases in the United States. Our firm is committed to helping clients receive the most compensation they can for their injuries. We represent victims of negligence in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We are able to travel to clients office or homes.