What is my medical malpractice case worth? This is a question that generally tags up with whether a person should move forward with a medical malpractice claim. From birth injury and HIE cases, to surgery and other medical procedures, understanding a case worth can be important in deciding whether to move forward on a claim.

 

In this educational video we will discuss some of the things that go into calculating how much a case is worth. Because some jurisdictions, like Maryland, implement caps on certain aspects of recovery, specific questions should be directed at your attorney, as this information is general in nature.

 

Damages Is What The Question Is Really Asking….

 

The area of law which governs this discussion is called tort law. Under the umbrella of tort law there is another concept called negligence. Within negligence there are certain elements which must be proven. These elements are the following:

 

  • DUTY
  • BREACH OF DUTY
  • CAUSATION
  • DAMAGES

 

For this discussion on case worth we will focus on damages. In this context damages are the harm/injury that is done or has been caused by another. Here in Maryland damages can be broken down further into economic, and non-economic.

 

What Is My Medical Malpractice Case Worth?

 

When looking at case worth, you want to include certain things into consideration. For example, are you currently employed and if so, has this injury prevented you from working again? Or, if you can eventually go back to work, has this injury impacted your work in that you have had to take a substantial amount of time off from work. If these things are the case, then this information will be factored into your damages calculation.

 

When looking to figure what is my medical malpractice case worth you also want to think about will you need future medical care? For example, in birth injury cases oftentimes a baby with an HIE or cerebral palsy (CP) diagnosis will need future care such as, braces, a wheelchair possibly, wipes, physical and occupational therapies, etc.… The same regarding future care can hold true for certain injuries following a surgery, or medical procedure. Included in the medical care equation, do not forget that current medical bills will also be considered in your damages.

 

Finally, for this discussion, your pain and suffering is something to consider for case worth. With that said, pain and suffering is a type of non-economic injury, which we mentioned above in the damages discussion. What this means is that in a Maryland context, caps on how much can be recovered for pain and suffering will apply.

 

Marcus B. Boston, Esq.

Boston Law Group, LLC

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Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

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Marcus Boston is a Maryland medical malpractice attorney who helps people navigate the Maryland childbirth injury and medical malpractice process to get money for their injuries caused by the carelessness of doctors and hospitals. BLG handles cases in Prince George’s County, Baltimore City, Montgomery County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and all other Maryland Counties. blgesq.com blgesq Maryland birth injury attorneys