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What Is a Medical Malpractice Settlement?
A medical malpractice settlement is a contract between a plaintiff and the healthcare provider. It will compensate the plaintiff for injuries caused by an error made by a doctor.
Compensation is a combination of economic and noneconomic damages. Economic damages include future loss of earnings and quality-of-life. Non-economic damages are more difficult to quantify.
Minor Settlements
In general, minors do not have the legal authority to make decisions on their own, such as signing personal injury settlements. A guardian must be their representative. This person is called a guardian at court and typically a parent or other family member. The guardian is accountable for the case, and ensures that any settlements are made in the child's be...