You'll Never Guess This Medical Malpractice Case's Tricks
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Medical Malpractice Compensation
Medical errors are one of the main causes of injury and death in the United States. Anyone who has been injured by a health care provider could be entitled to compensation that is substantial.
Economic damages, also referred as special damages, are a way to cover the financial losses incurred by a victim. This can include future and past medical costs, lost income and more.
Economic Damages
Economic damages pay for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical bills that you have already paid for as well as future care required. They may also cover lost wages if your injuries stop you from working, and other financial losses that have been documented.
Non-economic damages, also called general damages, are not as tangible and are more difficult to quantify in terms of a dollar. They could be a result of physical suffering and pain or a decline in your quality of life or your emotional stress. Your lawyer will help you prove your losses using testimony from witnesses as well as expert financial analysts and other evidence, such as medical documents and records of your injuries.
Stratton V. Swanlond, a case from 1374, which established the basis of medical malpractice, was a breach of obligation between a physician and the patient. It was also the first medical malpractice case to decide to award damages to a victim.
A victim could be entitled to compensation for the duration of their life which cover the duration of time after the malpractice occurred until the time of the time of death. These damages could include medical expenses and income loss as well as noneconomic damages like mental distress, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment of living.
Other damages could be available in the event that a physician misdiagnoses your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. If the doctor's actions are particularly bad for example, when they perform unnecessary surgery to make profit or for personal sexual pleasure, punitive damages could be awarded.
A court may also award compensation for any alternative treatment required in the absence of medical malpractice lawsuits negligence. This could have included a conservative surgical procedure or a different course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of malpractice claims increased, a number of states passed legislation that caps the amount of damages that can be awarded in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount you can be awarded by a jury if your claim is deemed to be excessive or unreasonable.
Most states cap both general and special damages. However, some places limit only non-economic damages. You still have to be able to prove your case convincingly and with conviction to be successful in your medical malpractice claim regardless of the amount of caps.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. Our skilled lawyers can help you determine the merits of your claim, and assist you in obtaining an appropriate settlement or verdict. If your case goes to trial, we will defend your rights in court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the form online to get started. We handle all types of Medical Malpractice Law Firm malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the maximum compensation possible for their injuries. We represent victims of negligence in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We can meet clients at a location that is convenient for them.
Medical errors are one of the main causes of injury and death in the United States. Anyone who has been injured by a health care provider could be entitled to compensation that is substantial.
Economic damages, also referred as special damages, are a way to cover the financial losses incurred by a victim. This can include future and past medical costs, lost income and more.
Economic Damages
Economic damages pay for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical bills that you have already paid for as well as future care required. They may also cover lost wages if your injuries stop you from working, and other financial losses that have been documented.
Non-economic damages, also called general damages, are not as tangible and are more difficult to quantify in terms of a dollar. They could be a result of physical suffering and pain or a decline in your quality of life or your emotional stress. Your lawyer will help you prove your losses using testimony from witnesses as well as expert financial analysts and other evidence, such as medical documents and records of your injuries.
Stratton V. Swanlond, a case from 1374, which established the basis of medical malpractice, was a breach of obligation between a physician and the patient. It was also the first medical malpractice case to decide to award damages to a victim.
A victim could be entitled to compensation for the duration of their life which cover the duration of time after the malpractice occurred until the time of the time of death. These damages could include medical expenses and income loss as well as noneconomic damages like mental distress, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment of living.
Other damages could be available in the event that a physician misdiagnoses your condition or performs unnecessary procedures. If the doctor's actions are particularly bad for example, when they perform unnecessary surgery to make profit or for personal sexual pleasure, punitive damages could be awarded.
A court may also award compensation for any alternative treatment required in the absence of medical malpractice lawsuits negligence. This could have included a conservative surgical procedure or a different course of treatment which could have prevented your injuries.
Medical Malpractice Caps
As the number of malpractice claims increased, a number of states passed legislation that caps the amount of damages that can be awarded in malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount you can be awarded by a jury if your claim is deemed to be excessive or unreasonable.
Most states cap both general and special damages. However, some places limit only non-economic damages. You still have to be able to prove your case convincingly and with conviction to be successful in your medical malpractice claim regardless of the amount of caps.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. Our skilled lawyers can help you determine the merits of your claim, and assist you in obtaining an appropriate settlement or verdict. If your case goes to trial, we will defend your rights in court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or fill out the form online to get started. We handle all types of Medical Malpractice Law Firm malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the maximum compensation possible for their injuries. We represent victims of negligence in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We can meet clients at a location that is convenient for them.
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