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 may be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.
Economic damages, or special damages, compensate for the financial losses suffered by the victim. They cover past and future medical expenses, lost income, and more.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are a way to cover any financial expenses incurred due to your injury, like medical services that have already been paid for and the future treatment that is necessary. You may also be able to claim economic damages for the loss of earnings, if your injuries prevent working.
Non-economic damages, commonly called general damages, are less tangible and are more difficult to quantify in terms of a dollar. These damages can include physical discomfort and pain or a decrease in the quality of life or emotional distress. Your lawyer can help you to prove these losses with witness testimony and expert financial analysts and other evidence such as medical records and documentation of your injuries.
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A victim could be entitled to a survival award which cover the duration of time following the moment when the mishap occurred until the time of death. These damages can cover medical expenses and lost income in addition to non-economic damages such as mental distress, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment living.
Other damages can be awarded in the event that a physician does not diagnose the problem or performs an unnecessary procedure. In addition, punitive damages may be awarded in the event that your doctor's error is particularly egregious. For example that they have performed an unnecessary surgery to make money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.
A court can also award compensation for alternative treatment that was needed in the absence of medical negligence. This might have included a more conservative surgical procedure or another course of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of malpractice lawsuits increased, many states passed legislation that limits damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of you can collect from a juror if the claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.
Most states set caps on general and special damages. However, some states limit only the amount of non-economic damages that can receive compensation for. You will still need to prove your case with a strong and convincing argument to win your medical malpractice case regardless of the amount of caps.
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