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Medical Malpractice Settlements

Receiving full compensation following medical malpractice can be a challenge. Malpractice victims must bargain with the doctor accused of the malpractice and their insurance company, legally referred to as the defendants.

Victims should be compensated for their losses however, how do juries and judges determine a case's value? This article will discuss the main factors that go into the settlement of a malpractice case.

Damages

In general the case of a settlement for medical negligence is comprised of two types of damages: economics and non-economics. Economic damages are based upon tangible losses, like medical bills and future costs. Non-economic damages include injuries and malpractice suffering, disfigurement and loss of enjoyment of living.

When negotiating a medical malpractice settlement both you and your attorney will work with economists as well as other financial experts to determine the value of your damages. If you are permanently disabled due to negligence by a doctor, then the value of your future loss of income is also calculated. This is called the present value, and it's an intricate calculation, for which your lawyer will hire experts to help.

It is therefore crucial to find a medical malpractice attorney who has experience on your side. Depending on the extent of your injuries, you could be able to claim millions or even millions of dollars in compensation.

Many types of medical malpractice come with a large settlement amount that includes missed diagnoses or prenatal errors that result in maternal suffering and minor surgical errors. However, certain malpractice cases have lower settlement value. It could be because of allergic reactions that were resolved by medication or a minor error during surgery, where the injury was not significant. These types of injuries aren't likely to result in permanent disability for a lifetime and do not require the same amount of compensation as severe injuries that require continuous treatment.

Litigation Costs

As with all malpractice cases there are a variety of factors that affect the value of a medical malpractice settlement. These include economic damages which are the cost of your past and future costs resulting from the medical malpractice case, as well as non-economic damages.

The former includes the cost of any medical bills you have suffered, the anticipated cost of any future medical treatment, and also any lost wages resulting from time off from work because of your injury. The latter is a form of compensation for the suffering, pain and diminished quality of life you've suffered as a result of the negligence that caused your injury. Non-economic damages vary based on the severity of the injury. This is determined with a severity multiplier (also known as a multiplier) which can be a range between two and five.

While it may seem like malpractice lawsuits are dragging doctors to court to settle frivolous claims but the reality is that malpractice suits only account for 0.3% of healthcare costs and are needed to ensure patients get the medical treatment they deserve. The majority of medical malpractice cases settle outside of court by negotiating a fair monetary settlement.

The where you filed your claim will also affect the value. State laws determine the minimum amount for a medical malpractice lawyer claim. For instance, jurors in Baltimore City and Prince George's County generally are very supportive to victims of medical malpractice, whereas Anne Arundel, Carroll County and Montgomery County are less so.

Attorney's Fees

In the majority of medical malpractice lawsuits the lawyer you hire will be paid on the basis of contingency. The attorney won't be paid until you have a settlement, verdict or award through negotiation or trial. This is a great way to receive top-quality legal representation without the upfront costs associated with hiring an attorney.

If you prevail in a malpractice case, your lawyer will charge a percentage of the amount you receive. It is usually 33% but can vary dependent on the experience of your lawyer and knowledge. Your lawyer's interests are aligned since they only get paid if they recover your money. They will always fight to increase the amount you can receive from your settlement for malpractice.

While this arrangement is beneficial for many victims, it could be harmful in medical malpractice cases. The use of a fee structure that puts the financial interests of lawyers against those of their clients is unhealthy for the relationship between lawyer and client. This kind of fee structure provides an incentive for lawyers to tell clients to settle their cases for less than they are worth. This can be detrimental for many clients.

Settlements Outside of the Courtroom

Contrary to what you may be seeing on TV, 90% of all malpractice cases that can be argued can be resolved without court the assistance of lawyers who come up with a reasonable amount. This is due to the fact that large insurance companies want to avoid costly litigation.

During medical malpractice settlement negotiations the injured claimants seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages are a result of the past and future medical expenses, such as medications or rehabilitation therapy. They also include the loss of wages resulting from time off work due to the medical negligence.

Non-economic damages deal with the mental stress and loss of quality. Mental anxiety can manifest as extreme emotional distress that results in post-traumatic stress disorder, apathy, depression, malpractice and anger. Loss of Quality of Life is the inability to exercise, sleeping, or maintaining healthy relationships.

Many doctors and insurers believe that malpractice claims are contributing to an unfair trend of skyrocketing settlement awards. However, studies and data reveal that medical negligence claims are only 0.3 percent of the healthcare costs.

In addition settlement of a case out of court allows the victim to keep their privacy and avoid unnecessary public disclosure of what transpired to them. Contrarily, a trial forces the victim relive their experiences and may expose them to judgments that are hurtful from others. It is important that victims think through the decision to settle their case outside of court.

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