New York allows medical malpractice victims to recover compensation for:
Economic damages:
- Past and future medical expenses, including surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and ongoing care
- Medical bills for treatment necessitated by the malpractice
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Cost of long-term care, home modifications, or medical equipment
Non-economic damages:
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disability and disfigurement
- Loss of consortium (impact on family relationships)
Punitive damages: Rarely awarded in medical malpractice, these may apply when conduct involves gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing.