What compensation am I entitled to if an attorney finds negligence in my case?
Unlike some other states, Washington state does not limit damages in medical malpractice cases. Depending on your injuries and your case, you may be entitled to compensation for a variety of economic and non-economic damages.
Injured patients can recover for economic damages such as past and future medical expenses, long-term care, lost income and lost future income, and lost consortium (or spousal benefits). Non-economic damages may include pain and suffering, anxiety, mental distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, generalized fears and stress, disfigurement, and wrongful death of a loved one.