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Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are one of the most frequent causes of injury and death in the United States. Patients who have suffered injury from a healthcare professional may be entitled to substantial compensation.

Economic damages, or special damages, are used to cover the financial losses incurred by a victim. This includes future and past medical malpractice attorney costs loss of income, and other.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical costs already paid and future care required. They can also include lost wages if your injuries stop you from working, as well as other financial losses documented.

Non-economic losses, often called general damages, are less tangible and are harder to quantify in terms of dollar value. They could be a result of physical suffering and pain and a decrease in your quality of life, or your emotional stress. Your lawyer can help demonstrate these losses by using expert financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence such as medical malpractice attorney records and other documentation can also be considered, such as medical records.

Stratton in v. Swanlond, a case from 1374 that established the premise of medical malpractice as a breach of obligation between a doctor and a patient. It was also the first case of medical malpractice to award damages to the victim.

A victim may be entitled to survival damages, which cover the period of time after the malpractice occurred until the time of death. These damages could include medical expenses and income loss as well as noneconomic damages such as mental distress, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment living.

Other damages may be available in the event that a physician mistakes in diagnosing or performing unnecessary procedures. If the doctor's actions are particularly bad for example, when they perform unnecessary surgery to make profit or for their own sexual enjoyment, punitive damages might be awarded.

A court may also award compensation for alternative treatment required but for medical negligence. This could include a more conservative surgical procedure or a different course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

Concerns about fraudulent malpractice claims grew, many states passed laws imposing limitations on damages in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of you can collect from a jury if the claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.

Most states set caps on general and special damages. However, certain states limit only to the amount of non-economic damages you can be compensated for. Regardless of the amount of caps, you will need to present strong and convincing evidence to support your medical malpractice claim.

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