A loved one’s death due to a medical error is heart-wrenching. Added to the pain are so many questions, including why. Understanding what occurred to result in the death of a loved one is an important part of closure and, oftentimes, justice for any medical negligence involved is as well. Learn what you should know about the average payout for medical negligence resulting in death and how our team at The Law Office of Steven M. Krause, P.A., in Anderson, SC, can help.

What To Know About the Average Settlement/Verdict for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death

Since most injury cases settle out of court with confidential agreements, definitive averages for settlement/verdict are impossible to specify. Additionally, each case is unique, and multiple factors significantly affect the value of any settlement/verdict. Understanding these factors, as opposed to average settlement/verdicts, is a more important effort.

Factors That Affect Medical and Hospital Wrongful Death Settlements

The following factors contribute to a settlement/verdict’s size.

Economic losses

Any financial losses the deceased or your family experienced are considered. These include:

• Medical expenses before death
• Reasonable funeral and burial costs
• Current and future lost earnings
• Lost household services

You need accurate records to ensure you can recover these damages.

Non-economic damages

Prior to their death, your loved one may have dealt with pain as a result of this negligence. Your family must also cope with overwhelming grief and loss of companionship.

You can recover compensation for these intangible non-economic damages. Our firm uses the appropriate formulas to define and pursue the highest settlement/verdict for medical negligence resulting in death.

The hospital’s or medical professional’s liability

Additionally, you need to determine whether the hospital or a doctor is responsible for your loved one’s death. This affects who you file your case against and may also influence how much you can recover.

This can be complex since many doctors are independent contractors and not employees of the hospital. Therefore, liability may be on the doctor, the hospital, or both.

Causes of Medical Negligence

Medical negligence can take various forms that merit hospital wrongful death settlements. Examples include:

• Surgical mistakes
• Anesthesia errors
• Misdiagnoses
• Birth injuries
• Prescription errors

If you suspect any of these caused your loved one’s death, contact us to learn how to fight for justice.

How To Prove That Wrongful Death Was Due to Medical Negligence

You must establish four elements to prove medical negligence:

1. A formal provider-patient relationship
2. Negligence by the medical professional
3. That negligence being the cause of death
4. Losses resulting from the death

The defendant can negate your claim by disproving any of these, so our guidance can help you protect your case.

Contact an Experienced Lawyer for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death

While the settlement/verdict for medical negligence resulting in death varies, you can count on competent and compassionate support from our team at The Law Office of Steven M. Krause, P.A. in Anderson, SC. If you need to resolve a medical wrongful death claim, contact us immediately for a free consultation.

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Steven M. Krause

Steven Krause is a personal injury, auto accident, and workers’ compensation lawyer who practices in Anderson, SC. He graduated form the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and has been practicing law for 40 years now. Steven Krause believes in fighting for the injured. Learn more about his experience here.