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What Is a Medical Malpractice Settlement?
A medical malpractice settlement is an agreement between a plaintiff, and the healthcare provider. It is a way to compensate the plaintiff for injuries caused by a medical error.
Compensation can be defined as both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include future loss of earnings, as well as loss of quality of life. Non-economic losses can be more difficult to quantify.
Minor Settlements
In general, minors are not legally able to make any decisions, including signing settlements for personal injuries. Therefore they must be represented by guardians. The person in question is referred to as the guardian in court. This person is typically a parent, or other family member. The guardian is responsible for the case and maki...