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  1. Certainly, here are some examples of awarded amounts for negligence claims against doctors and medical malpractice cases:
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  3. 1. Negligence Claims Against Doctors:
  4. - Surgical Errors:
  5. - $4.9 million awarded to a patient who suffered permanent nerve damage during spinal surgery due to a surgical error.
  6. - $1.2 million awarded to a patient who underwent a surgery on the wrong body part, resulting in prolonged pain and additional corrective surgeries.
  7. - Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis:
  8. - $10 million awarded to the family of a patient who died from cancer after their doctor failed to diagnose the disease in its early stages.
  9. - $750,000 awarded to a patient who suffered permanent kidney damage due to a delayed diagnosis of a urinary tract infection.
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  11. 2. Medical Malpractice Claims:
  12. - Birth Injuries:
  13. - $20 million awarded to a child who developed cerebral palsy due to medical negligence during childbirth, resulting in lifelong disabilities.
  14. - $5.6 million awarded to the family of a child who suffered brain damage during birth due to oxygen deprivation caused by medical negligence.
  15. - Medication Errors:
  16. - $2.5 million awarded to a patient who experienced severe organ damage after being administered an incorrect dosage of medication.
  17. - $500,000 awarded to a patient who suffered adverse effects and required extended hospitalization due to a medication error.
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  19. These examples illustrate the wide range of awarded amounts in negligence claims against doctors and medical malpractice cases, demonstrating the significant impact of medical errors on patients and their families.
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