In New Mexico, there are caps on both medical malpractice claims and claims against the government. These caps are highly detrimental to injured plaintiffs and they undermine the right to a jury guaranteed under the 7th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.Oct 8, 2012
Alabama
- Economic Damages
Past and future medical bills Past and future lost income Loss of earning capacity Property loss Other objectively verifiable losses such as home care, vehicle and home modifications, alternative transportation, and child care - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Loss of enjoyment in life Loss of companionship, guidance, and consortium Emotional distress
Alaska
- Economic Damages
Medical bills Lost wages Lost earning capacity Property damage Other objectively verifiable losses such as home care, transportation, child care, and home and vehicle modifications - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Physical impairment Inconvenience Loss of consortium Loss of enjoyment of life Amputation or disfigurement
Arizona
- Economic Damages
Past and future healthcare expenses Past and future loss of income Lost earning capacity Property repairs or replacement Pain and suffering Other objectively verifiable losses such as at-home care, alternative transportation, home modifications, and child care - Non-Economic Damages
Loss of life enjoyment Pain and suffering
Arkansas
- Economic Damages
Healthcare costs Lost income Loss of earning capacity Property damage Other objectively verifiable losses such as vehicle and home modifications, transportation, at-home care, and child care. - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Loss of consortium Mental anguish Loss of enjoyment of life Pain and suffering
California
- Economic Damages
Medical costs Lost wages Loss of future earnings Property repairs Other objectively verifiable losses like home and vehicle modifications, alternative transportation, home care, and child care - Non-Economic Damages
Loss of consortium Emotional distress Loss of enjoyment of life Pain & suffering
Colorado
- Economic Damages
Healthcare expenses Loss of income Lost earning capacity Property repairs and replacement Other objectively verifiable losses like home care, transportation, home modifications, and child care - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Inconvenience Anxiety and stress Loss of consortium Mental anguish Loss of enjoyment of life
Connecticut
- Economic Damages
Medical expenses Loss of wages Loss of future earning capacity Lost business opportunity Loss of property Other objectively verifiable losses like at-home care, alternative transportation, child care, and vehicle and home modifications - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Loss of consortium Mental anguish Loss of enjoyment of life
Delaware
- Economic Damages
Healthcare bills Lost income and benefits Loss of earning capacity Damaged property Other objectively verifiable losses like transportation, at-home care, home and vehicle modifications, and child care - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Loss of consortium Emotional anguish Scarring or disfigurement Anxiety or depression Disability Loss of enjoyment in life
Florida
- Economic Damages
Medical bills Loss of income and benefits Loss of future earnings Property damage Other objectively verifiable losses: home care, alternative transportation, home modifications, child care, etc. - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Loss of consortium Emotional distress Loss of enjoyment in life
Georgia
- Economic Damages
Past and future healthcare costs Lost income Lost earning capacity Property repairs Other objectively verifiable losses: transportation, home care, vehicle and home modifications, child care, etc. - Non-Economic Damages
Pain and suffering Loss of consortium Emotional distress Loss of enjoyment in life