Medical Malpractice Attorneys and Lawyers

American Government malpractice suits?

Students ask 3 adults Question #3. 3. There is now a great controversy over the amount of monetary awards that are granted to plaintiffs in malpractice lawsuits brought against doctors and other medical personnel by patients. For instance, James died of cancer and his widow feels that he did not receive proper medical treatment. If he had, he would have survived. She file a lawsuit against the hospital and doctors. The jury awards her $40,000 in damages. Do you feel such awards are Excessive? Why or why not Should there be a limit on the amount that can be awarded for medical malpractice suits? why or why not sorry this is all the info the teacher gave to us.

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1. There isn't enough information to determine whether the award was excessive or not. What specific actions or inactions led the jury to find the doctors and hospital liable? On what does the law for that state base the determination of damages? How much of the damages were based on medical expenses, lost income, or pain and suffering?