A wrong diagnosis can turn your life upside down. The costs add up fast, from extra hospital stays to missed workdays. While money can’t fix everything, knowing what compensation you can get will help you take the proper steps for your future.
What are medical malpractice damages?
When doctors make mistakes in diagnosis, the law lets you claim money to cover your losses. These payments help you stay on track with your health and finances. Here are the main types of payments you might receive:
The costs you can count and prove make up your economic damages:
- Medical bills from past and future care
- Income you lost from missing work
- Costs for physical therapy
- Changes needed in your home
- Medicine expenses
- Travel to doctor visits
These basic costs paint only part of the picture. We often see patients recover much more.
Beyond the bills, you can seek payment for personal impacts:
- Physical pain
- Mental stress
- Changes in daily life
- Effects on family relationships
- Lasting disabilities
Your state laws will set the limits on these amounts.
How misdiagnosis cases work
A wrong diagnosis creates two problems: the original illness gets worse, and you might get treatments you never needed. To win your case, medical experts must show:
- How your health would be different with the proper diagnosis
- Extra treatments you needed because of the delay
- health issues that won’t go away
- How the mistake affects your daily life
A medical malpractice lawyer can help you track every cost and impact. They know how to put a fair price on your suffering and fight for what you deserve. Remember, each case brings its own set of facts and challenges. Your lawyer can look at your specific situation and tell you what compensation you might get. The key is to act quickly since time limits apply to these cases.