Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the United States. Patients who have been injured by a health professional could be entitled to a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, or special damages, compensate for the financial losses of a victim. This can include future and past medical costs in addition to lost income and other.

Economic Damages

Economic damages are a way to compensate you for any financial losses resulting from your injury. This includes medical malpractice lawyer expenses already paid and future care required. They can also include lost earnings if injuries prevent you from working, and other financial losses that have been documented.

Non-economic damages are harder to quantify and are less tangible. They can include physical suffering or a decline in your quality of life, or emotional distress. Your lawyer will help you prove your losses using witness testimony, expert financial analysts, and other evidence, like medical records and documentation of your injuries.

The earliest known case of medical malpractice was Stratton V. Swanlond in 1374, which established the basis of breach of duty between a doctor and a patient. It was also the first case of medical malpractice to award damages to the victim.

Surviving damages are available to victims for the time period after the malpractice until their death. These damages could include the cost of medical treatment and loss of income and non-economic damages such as mental anguish, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment living.

Other damages are possible if a doctor misdiagnoses your condition or performs ineffective procedures. In addition, punitive damages may be awarded when the negligence of your doctor is particularly grave. For example the case of a doctor who performs an unnecessary procedures to earn money or for their sexual pleasure.

In addition to the monetary settlements mentioned above, a court can make a payment for the cost of any alternative treatment that might be required if not due to medical negligence. This could include a more conservative surgical procedure, or a different course of treatment that could have potentially prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

Concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased several states passed laws imposing caps on damages in malpractice cases. These limits reduce the amount you can get from jurors if your case is judged to be excessive or unreasonable.

The majority of states place caps on both general and special damages, however certain states limit only to the amount of non-economic damages you are entitled to compensation for. You must present convincing and convincing evidence to win your medical malpractice case regardless of the amount of caps.

If you have been a victim of medical malpractice, please contact us at any time to arrange an appointment for a no-cost consultation. Our experienced lawyers can help you assess the value of your claim and help you pursue a fair settlement or a verdict. We'll defend your rights if your case is taken to the court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the online form to begin. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is committed to helping clients receive the maximum compensation possible for their injuries. We represent victims of malpractice in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We can meet clients at a place that is suitable for them.