Medical Malpractice Compensation

franklin medical malpractice lawsuit errors are among the main causes of injury and death in the United States. Anyone who has been injured by a health professional may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

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

Economic Damages

Economic damages cover any financial loss that is incurred due to your injury. This includes medical bills that you have already paid for as well as future care needed. You may also claim economic damages for lost wages if the injuries make it difficult to work.

Non-economic damage is harder to quantify and are less tangible. They could include physical pain and suffering as well as a decrease in your quality of life, or your emotional stress. Your lawyer can assist you demonstrate these losses by using expert financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence like medical records and documents will also be considered, such as medical records.

Stratton v. Swanlond, a case from 1374, which established the basis of medical malpractice which was a breach in duty between a doctor and a patient. It was also the first medical malpractice case to give damages to a victim.

Surviving damages are available to victims for the that follows the malpractice up to their death. These damages may include medical care expenses and lost income, as well as non-economic damages like mental anguish loss of enjoyment of life, or disfigurement.

Other damages may be available when a doctor is unable to diagnose your condition or performs unneeded procedures. The court may award punitive damages when the negligence of your doctor is particularly severe. For instance when they perform a non-essential surgery to make money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.

A court can also award compensation for any alternative treatment required in the absence of medical negligence. This could include a more conservative surgical procedure or alternative course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

Concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased, many states passed laws that impose limits on damages in malpractice cases. These limits limit the amount you can get from a jury if your claim is found to be unreasonable or unreasonable.

Most states set caps on both general and specific damages, but some states limit only the amount of non-economic damages you are entitled to compensation for. You still have to present convincing and convincing evidence to be successful in your medical malpractice claim regardless of the amount of caps.

Contact us to set up a consultation if you have been the victim of medical negligence. Our skilled lawyers will assist you determine the worth of your claim, and help you to pursue an appropriate settlement or verdict. We'll defend your rights in the event that your case is taken to court. Call our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the form online to get started. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive most compensation they can for their injuries. We represent patients injured by medical negligence in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas, and Tennessee. We can travel to our clients office or homes.