Actual Harm Flashcards
1
Q
What is the harm for NIED?
A
Emotional distress
2
Q
What is loss of a chance?
A
If a doctor’s negligence prevents you from having a better shot at surviving
3
Q
When does loss of a chance apply?
A
If the chance that the doctor caused the loss of a chance is greater than 50%
4
Q
What are the damages for loss of a chance?
A
Damages = the percentage of the chance he lost you
The jury decides what that percentage is
