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Medical Negligence Compensation
Medical Negligence Compensation
The amount, and type, of medical negligence compensation will vary from claim to claim. However, Medical Negligence Claims will usually consist of the following:
General Damages
Compensation for general damages are intended to compensate the victim for the injury itself. The amount of compensation awarded will reflect the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury suffered. This amount will depend on the nature of the injury and the length of time it takes to resolve.
Special Damages
Special damages are awarded for any financial losses that have arisen as a result of the negligence.
Special damages are split into past and future losses.
Compensation for past losses will relate to any out of pocket expenses that have already arisen such as:
- Travel
- Care (often provided by a family member)
- Loss of Earnings
- Prescription Charges
Future losses will cover losses that will reasonably be incurred in the future. Medical negligence compensation for future losses will normally be calculated based on expert evidence. The evidence will assess the required equipment, prescriptions, treatment and care needs (amongst other things) that are likely to be required in the future and will also calculate their cost.
When assessing the amount of medical negligence compensation to be paid, depending on the size of the claim, future losses may be paid as either a lump sum or as periodical payments. Your Lawyer will discuss this in more detail.
It is important to understand that, in Medical Negligence claims, the amount of compensation payable will vary case by case. In most cases, the vast majority of the claim will be made up of Special Damages (that is, past and future losses). In cases involving serious injury, such as brain or spinal injuries, then the main focus of the compensation will be on the cost of future care.
Our Medical Lawyers will help you to claim for medical negligence and discuss the value of your claim with you and explain what is and is not recoverable.
Our Panel Members are all experts in Medical law having dealt with and settled hundreds of Medical Negligence Claims. They will be able to explain the law to you in a clear and concise manner.
Please contact us today for a free assessment of your Medical Negligence Claim, if you believe that you are entitled to medical negligence compensation.
