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Can I sue my doctor for money damages?

April 26, 2017Damages doctor money Sue

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Can I sue my doctor for money damages?

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The ADA only allows courts to award injunctive relief. Injunctive relief is a court order to take a specific action. For example, the court could order your doctor to pay for a sign language interpreter. Section 504 allows courts to award both compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are awarded to compensate or pay you for your losses or suffering, and punitive damages are awarded to punish a doctor or medical practice for discriminating against you. Under federal law, the court may also award attorney fees. Return to top To view and print PDF documents, you need to have Adobe® Reader®, a free software program, installed on your computer.