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2 Types Of Damages You May Recover In A Medical Malpractice Case

20 February 2015

Arthur Young

Being injured because of the fault of a hospital or doctor can simply be devastating. You may also have a multitude of financial losses in this situation, as well. The key to being able to get on with your life may rest in receiving the necessary amount of compensation for your losses. Knowing the various types of damages that are possible to recover in a medical malpractice case may be beneficial to you.

General damages

Before you can get any type of compensation for a medical error, you must first be able to prove that a doctor and patient relationship existed. This can be accomplished by showing a copy of the medical bill you received after your visit which states the date of the visit and the provider.

It is possible to receive general damages for the medical mistake if you win the case, and examples of these are listed below:

1. It is possible that your life has been negatively affected by the medical error. You may qualify to receive compensation for loss of enjoyment of your life.

2. If you have been severely injured and are unable to return to work because of it, this can cause you to lose a lot of money. You may be rewarded a specific amount of money due to your inability to make a living in the future.

3. One of the worse things about an injury is the mental pain you may deal with, and you may be eligible for compensation for your pain and suffering because of this.

Special damages

These losses are more specific than general ones and typically required you to submit written documentation that may show your precise amount of loss.

Below are expenses that will fall into this category:

1. Medical bills – You should obtain receipts for all of your medical payments and submit these in an attempt to be paid fully for your losses.

2. Lost wages – Being able to recover wages that you were unable to receive because of the accident is possible. You should obtain an official statement from your employer that will show the hours lost and your wage per hour.

Finally, dealing with financial losses because of dealing with a medical mistake may decrease your current quality of life significantly. Be sure to consult with a personal injury attorney, like Rosato Law Offices, who can inform you of the legal steps to follow to help you attempt to recover your damages.

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