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Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are among the leading causes of injuries and death in the United States. People who have been injured by a health professional may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also referred as special damages, pay for the financial loss of a victim. They cover past and future medical expenses, income loss, and more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate you for any financial losses resulting from your injury. This includes medical bills that you have already paid for as well as future care needed. They can also include lost wages if your injuries stop you from working, and other documented financial losses.

Non-economic damages are more difficult to quantify and are not as tangible. They could be a result of physical pain and suffering and a decrease in your quality of life or your emotional stress. Your lawyer can assist you demonstrate these losses by using expert financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence such as medical records and documents will be utilized, as well as medical records.

Stratton V. Swanlond, a case from 1374 that established the foundation of medical malpractice, was a breach of obligation between a physician and a patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit - deprezyon.com, to award damages to plaintiffs.

Surviving damages are available to victims for the time period after the malpractice until their death. These damages can cover medical expenses and income loss in addition to non-economic damages like mental distress, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment of living.

Other damages could be available in the event that a doctor misdiagnoses or performs unnecessary procedures. If your doctor's negligent actions are particularly bad, such as when they perform unnecessary surgery to make profit or for their own sexual pleasure, punitive damages can be awarded.

A court may also award compensation for alternative treatment required but not due to medical negligence. This might have included a less risky surgical procedure, or a different course of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.

Medical Caps for Malpractice

As concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased, many states passed laws that impose limits on damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce the amount of money you could receive from an arbitrator if your claim is considered to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states cap both general and special damages. However, some places have a limit on damages that are not economic. Whatever the amount of caps, you will have to prove solid and convincing evidence in order to win your medical malpractice case.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment if you've been the victim of medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers will help you assess the value of your case, and assist you in obtaining the most fair settlement or verdict. If your case goes to trial, we'll defend your rights in the courtroom. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or submit the online form to begin. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases in 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 visit clients office or homes.