If a medical professional’s negligent nursing, surgical care or similar treatment causes you physical injuries , you may have a medical malpractice claim against that professional or his or her employer. Medical malpractice damages can include current and future medical expenses , economic losses, lost earning capacity , pain and suffering and loss of consortium (impaired relationship). You cannot sue a medical professional employed by or under the control of the state.
Pain and suffering damages in a medical malpractice action will be limited to $500,000 unless:
You’ve suffered a serious loss of the use of a bodily function,
You’ve suffered a serious disfigurement , OR
You have some other special circumstances that a judge thinks allows you to circumvent the $500,000 limit.
Your monetary damages for medical expenses incurred treating any injuries resulting from medical malpractice will be reduced by any payments you received – from insurance or otherwise – to compensate you for those expenses. Premiums you paid to receive such benefits, however, will be added back in to your recoverable amount.
As is the case with Massachusetts wrongful death claims , medical malpractice damages can be substantial and be in the millions of dollars depending on the facts and circumstances of the particular case.
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