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The anticipated compensation for a patient for medical malpractice
Hi,
A patient has filed a civil case against me after he developed a clot which the radiologist misdiagnosed and said that it was not there. It is a well-known complication of any orthopedic surgery but treated by a vascular surgeon.
I followed all protocols and DHA said since the patient was originally mine, I should have paid more attention but no action was recommended against me. Based on this, the patient filed a civil case against the hospital as the report also said the hospital is responsible for hiring an incompetent radiologist.
I no longer work for this hospital and they asked the court to include me in the case too. What are the usual compensations awarded by the court if there is no loss of life or any body function?
And will medical malpractice cover it, if so which one; my current one or the one that still insures the hospital?
Thanks!
Dear questioner,
Estimating the compensation that will be rewarded to the plaintiff in medical suits is complicated. It depends on the real body damages that were inflicted upon the plaintiff, so we might have to take a look at his statement of claim and evidence to give an estimate.
Insurance coverage depends on the insurance policy and thus we cannot give an answer before reviewing your insurance and the hospital's.
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