How Medical Malpractice Claims Lead to Settlements
As detailed by AllLaw in their article “Medical Malpractice Claims and Settlements,” medical malpractice lawsuits are often more complex and slower to settle than standard personal injury cases. Unlike typical insurance claims, doctors usually have the final say on approving or rejecting settlements, and malpractice insurers often prefer to take cases to trial rather than negotiate.
Settlement negotiations begin with evaluating economic damages like additional treatment costs, but the bigger challenge lies in assigning value to non-economic damages such as pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment. State laws that cap damages may also influence negotiations, limiting the overall payout regardless of injury severity.
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