Medical Malpractice Compensation

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

Economic damages, sometimes referred to as special damages, pay for the financial loss of a victim. These include past and future medical expenses, lost income and more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for any financial expenses incurred due to your injury, like medical care that has already been paid and future care that is necessary. You may also be able to seek economic damages for lost wages, if injuries make it impossible to work.

Non-economic damages, often called general damages, are less tangible and harder to quantify in terms of dollar value. They could include physical pain and suffering, a reduction in your quality of life, or your emotional distress. Your lawyer will help you to prove these losses with testimony from witnesses as well as expert financial analysts and other evidence, such as medical records and documentation of your injuries.

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

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

Other damages could be available in the event that a doctor is unable to diagnose or performs unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages can be awarded if your doctor's negligence is particularly grave. For instance, if they perform unnecessary surgery to make money or for sexual pleasure.

A court may also award compensation for alternative treatment that was required but for medical negligence. This could have included a less invasive surgical procedure or alternative course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

Concerns about fraudulent malpractice claims grew several states passed laws that place limits on damages for medical malpractice malpractice cases. These limits limit the amount of money you can get from a judge if your claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.

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

Contact us today to schedule an appointment if you've been victimized by medical malpractice. Our experienced lawyers will help you determine the merits of your claim, and assist you in pursuing an equitable settlement or verdict. We'll defend your rights in the event that your case is taken to the court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or submit the online form to start the process. We handle all kinds of medical malpractice cases across the United States. Our firm is dedicated to helping clients receive the most appropriate compensation for their injuries. We represent victims of negligence in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We can travel to clients in their homes or offices.