Medical malpractice claims can arise when a healthcare provider who was supposed to help you harmed you instead. The mistakes a doctor or other care provider makes can have devastating and sometimes fatal consequences. It’s critical that you understand your rights.
Unfortunately, there is not a single clear answer to how much each medical malpractice case is worth, because every individual case is different and the facts and circumstances of your claim determine the amount of compensation you can collect. However, research has shown that the total costs of medical errors may be as high as $20 billion annually.
A medical malpractice lawyer at Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help you to determine how much your case is worth and can help you try to maximize the compensation you collect when you are a victim of medical negligence. To find out more about how our firm can fight for you, give us a call or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation and learn more.
How much is your medical malpractice case worth?
The value of your medical malpractice claim is largely going to be based on the actual damages that you suffer as a result of your care provider’s negligence. Some of the different things that you should be compensated for include:
- Any medical bills you incur, or will incur, as a result of the medical negligence: If your doctor’s failures cause you to need medical treatment, you should be fully repaid for the amount you spent getting care. If you suffer ongoing health issues and need continued care, the negligent provider should also be responsible for covering the future costs of your medical care.
- Loss of income and lost earning power: You should be paid for all time missed from work, even if you took sick days or paid vacation. If your ability to earn an income is compromised in any way in the future by your doctor’s mistakes, you should also be compensated for lost earning power.
- Pain and suffering: If you experience physical pain because of medical negligence, you should be paid damages for this as well. This is a type of non-economic or non-financial damages that can be harder to value, but it is still important that you are fully compensated for your pain.
- Emotional distress: If you experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, or any other mental health issues, you should also receive payment for the emotional damage you endure. You can also get reimbursed for therapy and other treatment costs.
These are just some of the many different kinds of compensation that should be available to you.
If the medical negligence resulted in a death, surviving loved ones can get wrongful death compensation, including for things like lost companionship, funeral bills, and ongoing loss of the deceased’s income.
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Other factors that can affect the value of your claim
Beyond the losses you endured, the compensation you collect can also be impacted by:
- The strength of your evidence
- The amount of insurance coverage available
This is why Gill Ports Hoste LLC helps you to put together the strongest claim possible, and also to identify all potential defendants. For example, you may be able to pursue a claim against both a doctor and the hospital that employed them, and the hospital may have more insurance coverage to pay for all your losses.
Contact a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer today
If you have been the victim of medical negligence, contact Gill Ports Hoste LLC today to schedule a free consultation with a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer. We’ll help you estimate the value of your claim and negotiate a settlement or go to court to get the compensation you deserve.