What is the potential liability in a medical malpractice case in Alaska?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:54:18 GMT

Plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases in Alaska are entitled to recover damages for their economic losses that occurred as a result of a medical professional’s malpractice. Damages for pain and suffering and other noneconomic losses are capped at $400,000 for most medical malpractice cases. However, the cap is raised to 1 million dollars for severe injuries. Punitive damages in medical malpractice cases are limited to $500,000 or three times the amount of compensatory damages, whichever is greater.

What happens if a complaint is filed against me with the Alaska State Medical Board?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:58:28 GMT

The complainant will contact either the Division of Occupational Licensing or the Alaska State Medical Board with a complaint against a physician, physician’s assistant, doctor of osteopathy, podiatrist or paramedic. The state will investigate whether the professional against whom the complaint was filed violated any laws or regulations and issue its findings, together with any penalties or corrective actions, to the complainant and the professional who is the subject of the complaint.