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What damages are available in a medical negligence case?

April 26, 2017Case Damages medical negligence

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What damages are available in a medical negligence case?

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A. The same damages are available in a medical negligence case as would be available in any personal injury case. These include: (a) The nature of your injury and whether it is permanent; (b) Past and future medical expenses; (c) Past and future pain, suffering and mental anguish; (d) Loss of income; and (e) Loss of ability to earn in the future; (f) Compensation for any scars or disfigurement from the injury; (g) Past and future caretaking expense; (h) The spouse of the injured can claim damages for loss of consortium which is the loss of services and affection one’s spouse. If the case involves wrongful death, compensation for the loss of the value of the life of the deceased. This is a general discussion of some of the damages which can be claimed in a medical negligence case. Each case has to be analyzed to determine the appropriate damages for that case.