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imperial medical malpractice law firm Malpractice Compensation

Medical errors are among the most frequent causes of injury and death in the United States. Those who have suffered harm due to a medical professional may be entitled to compensation that is substantial.

Economic damages, also referred to as special damages, are a way to cover the financial losses incurred by a victim. These include past and future medical expenses, income loss, and many more.

Economic Damages

Economic damages pay for the financial burdens associated with your injury, such as medical services that have already been paid for and any the future treatment that is necessary. You can also get economic damages to compensate for lost wages if the injuries hinder you from working.

Non-economic losses are more difficult to quantify and are less tangible. They may include your physical suffering and pain or a decline in your quality of life, or emotional distress. Your lawyer can help to prove your losses using experts financial analysts and witness testimony. Other evidence like medical records and documentation will also be considered, such as medical records.

The earliest documented case of medical malpractice was Stratton v. Swanlond in 1374, which laid the foundation for breach of duty between a doctor and the patient. It also was the first medical malpractice lawsuit to award damages to plaintiffs.

Surviving damages are available to victims for the period after the malpractice until their death. These damages can cover medical expenses and lost income as well as non-economic damages like mental distress, disfigurement, or loss of enjoyment living.

Other damages can be awarded in the event that a physician mistakes in diagnosing or performing unnecessary procedures. Punitive damages are possible if your doctor's negligence is especially egregious. For example, if they perform unnecessary procedures to earn money or to satisfy their sexual pleasure.

In addition to the monetary settlements mentioned above, a court can provide compensation for Vimeo the cost of any alternative treatment that might have been needed but for the medical negligence. This could include a more conservative surgical procedure or a different type of treatment that could have prevented your injuries.

Medical Malpractice Caps

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

Most states cap both general and special damages. However, some places have a limit on non-economic damages. Whatever the number of caps, you'll have to prove strong and convincing evidence in order to win your medical malpractice case.

Contact us to schedule a consultation if you have been the victim of medical negligence. Our knowledgeable lawyers can help you assess the value of your claim and help you seek an equitable settlement or verdict. We'll defend your rights if your case is taken to the court. Contact us at our San Diego or Phoenix offices, or complete the online form. We handle all types 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 victims of negligence in California Arizona Washington Oregon Illinois Texas and Tennessee. We can travel to clients in their homes or offices.