Can Arbitration Be Used In Medical Malpractice Cases?
D.C. has established a system of arbitration where all cases are eligible. The arbitrator's award may be entered in court and has the same force and effect as a final judgment. Subsequent to …
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Attorneys' Fees
D.C. does not place a statutory cap on the fees an attorney may recover in a medical malpractice action.
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What About The Collateral Source Rule?
D.C. bars evidence of payment from a collateral source thereby producing such evidence will not reduce the claimant's damages.
What About Contributory Or Comparative Negligence?
D.C. follows the doctrine of contributory negligence. Thus, a claimant's contributory negligence bars his recovery entirely. Joint tortfeasors who may pay more than their pro rata share have a …
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Damage Caps
D.C. does not place a cap on the amount of damages recoverable in a medical malpractice action.
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