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Legal Forums » Medical Negligence Law Discussion Forum » What the plaintiff can get from the defendant
Started Nov 21 2012, 13:42
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Nov 21 2012, 13:42
In a medical negligence case if the plaintiff’s action is successful, he may be awarded damages for the losses and sufferings he has undergone due to the injuries caused by the defendant. The damages may usually cover either economic losses or non economic losses or both. Economic losses are the losses which can be financially assessable, such as lost wages and medical expenses. Non economic losses are the non quantifiable losses the plaintiff may suffer due to the injury. For instance, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life are non economic losses for which compensation can be claimed. However, there are various limitations on claims for non economic losses.
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