Why Is Medical Malpractice Case So Popular

Medical Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the United States. Patients who have suffered injury from a health care provider may be entitled for a substantial amount of compensation.

Economic damages, also known as special damages, cover the financial losses suffered by the victim. This includes future and past medical expenses, lost income and more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for any financial losses associated with your injury. This includes medical costs already paid and future care required. You can also claim economic damages for the loss of wages if the injuries make it difficult to work.

Non-economic damages are harder to quantify and are less tangible. They can include physical pain and suffering and a decrease in your quality of life, or emotional distress. Your lawyer can help show these losses through expert financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence such as medical records and other documentation can also be considered, such as medical records.

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

Surviving damages are available to victims for the time period following the incident until their death. These damages can include medical expenses and income loss and non-economic damages such as mental trauma, disfigurement or enquiry loss of enjoyment of living.

Other damages could be available in the event that a doctor mistakes in diagnosing or performing unnecessary procedures. The court may award punitive damages when the negligence of your doctor is particularly grave. For example that they have performed an unnecessary procedures to earn money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.

A court may also award compensation for alternative treatment that was required but for medical negligence. This might have included a more conservative surgical procedure or a different type of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

As concerns about fraud-related malpractice claims increased several states passed laws that impose limits on damages for malpractice cases. Limits on damages limit the amount of money you can receive from a jury if your claim is deemed excessive or unreasonable.

The majority of states place caps on general and specific damages, but some places limit only the amount of non-economic damages that can be compensated for. It is still necessary to prove your case with a strong and convincing argument 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 worth of your claim, and assist you in obtaining a fair verdict or settlement. If your case is taken to trial, we will fight for your rights in court. Contact our offices in San Diego and Phoenix, or complete the online form to get started. We handle all types of medical malpractice cases throughout the United States. Our firm is committed to ensuring that clients receive the most compensation they can for their injuries. We represent victims of medical malpractice in California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Illinois, Texas and Tennessee. We can meet clients at a place that is comfortable for them.