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Medical Malpractice

AMA Study Indicates Safety Problems for OutpatientsPosted on 2/2/2012
Medical School Could Set the Stage for Future Medical MalpracticePosted on 2/1/2012
Communication Breakdown Possible Cause of Failure to Diagnose CancerPosted on 1/9/2012
Mammograms and Cancer Malpractice: What Women Need to KnowPosted on 1/1/2012
New Legislation May Make it More Difficult for Georgia Medical Malpractice Victims to Collect DamagesPosted on 3/14/2011
New 3-D Mammography Test Approved by the FDAPosted on 3/14/2011
'Tort reform' gets a frontal assaultPosted on 3/7/2008
New Research: Diabetes Drug Avandia May Increase Chances of OsteoporosisPosted on 12/4/2007
Georgia court sides with doctor in med-mal casePosted on 12/1/2007
Illinois Mother Suing Drug Maker over Infant's DeathPosted on 12/1/2007

What can I recover through a medical malpractice lawsuit?

A: The damages can non-economic and economic. Economic damages can include lost wages, inability to earn money, medical expenses, and some other associated expenses. An injured party can seek compensation for pain and suffering – that are considered non-economic. Disability is also considered to be a non-economic injury. If the actions of a medical professional that caused an injury were intentional then punitive damages can be awarded.