What Costs Can I Claim in a Medical Malpractice Claim?

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What Costs Can I Claim in a Medical Malpractice
Claim?
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If you believe that you were a victim of medical
malpractice in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible
to file a medical malpractice claim. In order to
find out whether or not you are eligible to file
a claim, speak with a knowledgeable medical
malpractice attorney in Philadelphia today. Call,
schedule a free consultation, and receive a free
case evaluation.
Most medical malpractice claims settle within 2
years. The plaintiff could obtain compensation
for

• Economic damages (damages that can be calculated
  to the exact number)

• Non-economic damages (damages not capable of
  exact calculation)

Here is everything that you need to know about a
medical malpractice claim and the types of
damages that you can claim once your claim
settles on your behalf.
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Economic Damages
Most economic damages can be calculated on the
spot. These usually include

• Lost earnings

• Loss of earning capacity

• Medical bills

• Other financial losses caused by medical
  malpractice

To calculate all the damages, your attorney will
most likely have to hire additional professionals
who will help with the exact calculation. Their
fees will also be deducted from the final
compensation.
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Non-Economic Damages
These types of damages are harder to calculate.
They include

• Loss of consortium

• The pain and suffering caused by the medical
  malpractice

• Mental anguish

If your case goes to trial, it may be harder to
determine the full value of your pain and
suffering, as the jury may find it difficult to
set a value on your pain. However, if it is
beyond evident that you are in a great amount of
pain and are under strong painkillers (issued by
your doctor), you will gain greater compensation.
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Most parties want to try and settle outside of
the courtroom. If the case goes to trial, it will
cost both parties a lot more money and will take
more time to settle. Be sure to ask your attorney
to help you settle outside of court, even if you
have no other options than to accept slightly
lower compensation.
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Compensation for medical malpractice could be
anywhere between 100,000 and 2,000,000
depending on the severity of the injuries and how
they affected the plaintiff. Some states have
laws that capped the maximum amount a person can
receive for their non-economic damages. To learn
more about these caps and what they are in your
state, be sure to get in touch with Philadelphia
medical malpractice lawyers today, schedule your
free initial consultation, and obtain all the
information that you need to successfully file a
claim. Call them today at 267-587-6240.
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