Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are one of the leading causes of injuries and death in the United States. Patients who have been injured by a healthcare professional may be entitled to compensation that is substantial.

Economic damages, also known as special damages, cover a victim's financial losses. They include future and past medical expenses, income loss, and many more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for any financial losses that result from your injury. This includes medical bills already paid and future care required. They can also include lost wages if your injuries prevent you from working, and other financial losses that have been documented.

Non-economic losses are more difficult to quantify and are not as tangible. These damages may include physical discomfort and pain, a reduction in quality of life or emotional stress. Your lawyer will assist you to prove these losses with testimony from witnesses and expert financial analysts and other evidence, like medical documents and records of your injuries.

Stratton V. Swanlond, a case from 1374, which established the basis of medical malpractice and was a breach of duty between a doctor as well as the patient. It was also the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to the plaintiff.

Surviving damages are available to victims for the period following the incident until their death. These damages can include medical expenses and income loss as well as noneconomic damages such as mental distress, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment of living.

Other damages are possible in the event that a physician misdiagnoses your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. The court may award punitive damages in the event that your doctor's error is especially egregious. For example when they perform a non-essential surgery to make money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.

In addition to the financial awards mentioned above, a court may award compensation for the cost of any alternative treatment that would have been needed but due to medical negligence. This might include a more conservative surgical procedure, medical malpractice lawsuit or a different course of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Caps for Malpractice

As the number of malpractice lawsuits increased, several states passed laws that limit damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of money you can get from a jury when your claim is judged to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states set caps on general and special damages, but some places limit only the amount of non-economic damages you are entitled to compensation for. Regardless of the amount of caps, you'll require compelling and solid evidence to support your medical malpractice claim.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation if you have been the victim of medical malpractice law firm malpractice. Our skilled lawyers will assist you determine the merits of your case, and help you to pursue a fair verdict or settlement. We will fight for your rights if your case goes to the court. Contact us at our San Diego or Phoenix offices, or complete the online form. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is committed to ensuring that clients receive the highest compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. We can visit clients' homes or offices.