Medical Malpractice Damages: Economic vs. Non-Economic Explained

In a medical malpractice or catastrophic personal injury case, compensation is generally divided into two "buckets": economic and non-economic damages. While medical bills and lost wages are straightforward to calculate, determining the value of your physical pain and emotional toll is a much more complex process.

In this video, Brian L. Salvi breaks down how juries evaluate non-economic losses like pain and suffering, the loss of a normal life, and the psychological impact of a permanent injury. Learn how your life story becomes the evidence used to seek justice and fair compensation.

Key Topics in This Video:

[00:06] The two types of compensation in malpractice cases.

[00:12] Understanding economic damages: medical bills and lost wages.

[00:24] What are non-economic damages?

[00:42] How juries evaluate pain and suffering and the loss of a normal life.

[01:03] The psychological and emotional toll of catastrophic injuries.

About Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Our team of trial lawyers is dedicated to helping individuals and families who have suffered due to medical negligence. We focus on securing the compensation necessary to cover future care and address the profound impact of life-altering injuries.

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