The 2019 Medical Malpractice Payout Report by the National Practitioner Data Bank reports that in 2018, the damages awarded for medical malpractice claims included 12.3% of cases resulting in quadriplegia, brain injuries, and other serious injuries requiring lifetime care, 18.7% resulting in significant permanent injuries, and 29.7% cases resulting in death. Remarkably, the average payout for claims that resulted in death was approximately $386,000 per claim, which is much lower than brain damage claim payouts, earning an average amount of approximately $961,000.
It is important to keep in mind that your case may be worth lower or higher than the average payout amount for medical malpractice cases that resulted in deaths. Medical negligence could impact patients in a wide variety of ways. Likewise, since it could impact most forms of medical care, how it occurred and how it affected your loved one before their death will be crucial to how much compensation you could recover.
Consult with an Experienced Greenville Medical Malpractice Lawyer Now
A loved one dying due to the negligent acts of a medical professional or entity that’s supposed to care for people is simply unacceptable. However, recovering compensation for your family’s losses may help ease the burden of losing your loved one. Call Bobby Jones Law today and schedule a free evaluation of your case with our Greenville medical malpractice lawyer by contacting us online or calling 864-432-1759.
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Medical Malpractice FAQs
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice covers various negligent acts committed by medical or health care professionals. For example, if your doctor makes a preventable medical error that caused a loved one injury and/or death, you can file a claim to recover damages.
Who Can I Sue for Medical Malpractice?
Any one of the following can be sued for medical malpractice:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Technicians
- Hospitals
- Urgent care centers
- Drug manufacturers
- Manufacturers of faulty medical devices
Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Medical Malpractice Claim that Resulted in a Loved One’s Death?
If you believe that you may have a valid claim or want to find out what your legal options are, consult with an experienced Greenville medical malpractice lawyer who has experience with wrongful death claims to determine your next steps.
