A medical malpractice incident can be life-altering and very expensive. The amount of compensation a victim can receive depends on the severity of the harm and the amount of their losses.
The types of potential compensation in emergency room malpractice cases include:
Medical bills (both past and future);
Pain and suffering;
Lost wages;
Reduced earning capacity for the future;
Loss of enjoyment of life; and
Wrongful death damages.
In some cases, the court may award punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter others from similar behavior. In Pennsylvania, the law caps punitive damages at three times the amount of compensatory damages awarded.