Maryland’s Cap Upheld on Noneconomic Damages

The Court of Appeals of Maryland has upheld its cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. The court will not revisit two prior decisions upholding the cap on constitutional grounds and has refused to apply a heightened standard of scrutiny as to whether the cap is constitutional. Noneconomic damages include pain and suffering.     

You should be able to protect your rights when you are injured in a medical malpractice situation. When medical professionals do not operate properly and put your life in danger when they should be helping you, then you will want to pursue a medical malpractice case. Your life may be forever altered after malpractice, so the guilty party should be held responsible for the pain that they have caused you. Working with a medical malpractice attorney will allow for you to have an expert on your side protecting your rights. A medical malpractice lawyer will know how to proceed forward with your case all while keeping your best interest in mind. A malpractice lawyer will guide you through this process, including dealing with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time to contact a malpractice attorney today to begin discussing the details of your case.