Thursday, April 13, 2017

What damages are recoverable in a medical malpractice case?

Damages recoverable in a medical malpractice case are divided into:

General damages: These damages may compensate a victim for losses that cannot be easily quantified. Pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of enjoyment of life are some examples of general damages.

Special damages: These damages may compensate a victim for financial losses incurred from the injury. These damages may cover medical expenses such as doctor’s bills, hospital bills, prescriptions, medical equipment, and therapy.

Punitive damages: The regulations on punitive damages vary from state to state. However, the general rule to receive punitive damages is that the doctor or medical professional’s actions were intentional and led to injuries.
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  1. UnknownSeptember 15, 2017 at 4:05 AM

    My father died as a result of wrong medication given to him by a doctor in a local hospital. Can I file a claim against the doctor for his wrongful death?

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    1. jamesSeptember 18, 2017 at 5:05 AM

      If a client loses their life due to improper medication administration or medication errors, their heirs may file a wrongful death lawsuit which covers many of the same types of damages as a personal injury suit, with the addition of funeral and burial expenses and other damages. Medical malpractice is one of the most serious areas of negligence law because most medical errors are, in fact, avoidable.

      Read more... http://www.lawampm.com/practice-areas/medical-malpractice/medication-errors

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  2. JenkinsJanuary 8, 2018 at 2:37 AM

    My child is suffering from cerebral palsy due to a birth injury. I am considering filing a birth injury case against the doctor and the hospital in question. If I were to hire a lawyer for the case, what can I expect from him or her?

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