Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are a leading cause of death and injury in the United States. Patients who have suffered injury from a healthcare professional may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also called special damages, compensate for the financial losses incurred by a victim. They include future and past medical expenses, lost income and many more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for any financial losses that result from your injury. This includes medical bills that you have already paid for as well as future care required. You can also claim economic damages for the loss of wages, if injuries hinder you from working.

Non-economic losses, often called general damages, are not as tangible and are harder to quantify in terms of dollar value. These damages may include physical discomfort and pain, a reduction in quality of life, or emotional distress. Your lawyer can assist you show these losses through expert financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence, such as medical malpractice attorneys records and documents will be utilized, as well as medical records.

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

Surviving damages are available to victims during the that follows the malpractice up to their death. These damages can cover medical expenses and lost income as well as non-economic damages like mental trauma, disfigurement or loss of enjoyment of living.

Other damages may be available when a doctor is unable to diagnose your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages can be awarded when the negligence of your doctor is particularly grave. For example when they perform a non-essential surgery to make money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.

In addition to the monetary settlements mentioned above A court may also make a payment for the cost of any alternative treatment that might be needed if it weren't due to the medical negligence. This could include a surgical procedure or a different course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Caps for Malpractice

Concerns about fraudulent malpractice claims grew numerous states passed laws imposing caps on damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount you could receive from a jury if your claim is judged to be excessive or unreasonable.

Most states have caps on general and specific damages, but certain states limit only the amount of non-economic damages that are entitled to compensation for. Regardless of the amount of caps, you'll have to prove solid and convincing evidence in order to win your medical malpractice case.

If you've been a victim of medical malpractice, please contact us anytime to schedule an initial consultation for free. Our skilled lawyers will assist you determine the merits of your case, and assist you in obtaining an equitable settlement or verdict. If your case goes to trial, we'll defend your rights in the courtroom. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the online form to get started. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is committed to helping clients receive maximum compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas and Tennessee. We can travel to clients office or homes.