What Types of Damages Are Awarded in Birth Injury Cases?
March 08, 2006There are usually two types of damages awarded - economic and non-economic. Economic damages deal with anything that can be replaced with money, including expenses of necessary medical care, hospitalization, treatment, loss of income or earning capacity, loss of time, the reasonable value of services provided by family members for free and the cost of hiring someone to perform normal household duties.
Non-economic damages can be awarded for those losses that don't have a dollar amount, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment or disability, disfigurement, inconvenience and loss of enjoyment of life. The damages awarded for birth injuries vary from case to case. For specific assistance regarding your unique situation, please contact us.