Compensatory damages are intended to compensate the patient for out-of-pocket losses (“actual damages”) resulting from an injury, as well as for less readily quantified losses (“general damages”) including pain and suffering and future economic losses. Actual damages” include medical and hospital expenses incurred to treat your injuries, wages lost during recovery, and costs of equipment or household or nursing help needed for recuperation. Punitive damages are intended to punish the wrongdoer for intentional, reckless or wanton conduct. Where the claim is that patient was treated without his or her consent, doctor may be liable for wrongful touching of the patient.
Types of Damages from Medical Malpractice in NY
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