Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are among the most frequent causes of injury and death in the United States. People who have suffered harm by a medical professional may be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also known as special damages, cover the financial losses of a victim. This can include future and past medical expenses loss of income, and other.

Economic Damages

Economic damages compensate you for any financial loss that is incurred due to your injury. This includes medical bills already paid for and future medical care required. You may also get economic damages to compensate for lost earnings, if your injuries prevent working.

Non-economic losses are more difficult to quantify and are more abstract. These damages can include physical pain and discomfort or a decrease in the quality of life or emotional distress. Your lawyer will assist you demonstrate these losses by using witness testimony experts, financial analysts who are experts, and other evidence, medical like medical documents and records of your injuries.

The first case to be cited for medical malpractice was Stratton in v. Swanlond in 1374, which established the foundation of breach of duty between a physician and a patient. It also was the first lawsuit involving medical malpractice to award damages to plaintiffs.

Surviving damages are available to victims for the period after the malpractice until their death. These damages could comprise medical expenses and lost income, as well as non-economic damages like mental distress and loss of enjoyment life or disfigurement.

Other damages could be available in the event that a physician misdiagnoses or performs unnecessary procedures. In addition, punitive damages may be awarded if your doctor's negligence is particularly egregious. For instance when they perform a non-essential surgery to make money or for sexual pleasure.

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

medical malpractice lawyers Malpractice Caps

As the number of malpractice claims was increasing, a lot of states passed laws that limit the amount of damages that can be awarded in malpractice cases. These limits reduce how much you can collect from a jury if your claim is judged to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states set caps on both general and special damages, however certain states limit only the amount of non-economic damages that can be compensated for. Whatever the number of caps, you will have to prove strong and compelling evidence in order to win your medical malpractice case.

Contact us for a consultation if you have been victimized by medical negligence. Our experienced lawyers can help you assess the value of your claim, and help you negotiate a fair settlement or verdict. We will protect your rights in the event that your case goes to court. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the form online to begin. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is committed to ensuring that clients receive the maximum amount of compensation for their injuries. We represent patients injured by medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas and Tennessee. We are able to travel to clients at their homes or medical offices.