What type of compensation is available in a defective drug injury claim?

In Washington, victims of a defective drug injury may be entitled to compensatory damages resulting from their illness or injury. Compensatory damages are money awarded to a victim to cover the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other similar expenses related to the defective drug injury. They are intended to make the victim “whole” again, or at least as close to their original state as possible before the injury occurred. In addition to compensatory damages, victims may also be eligible to receive punitive damages. These damages are more rare and require that the defendant acted with malicious intent or gross negligence. Punitive damages are extra payments awarded to the victim to punish the defendant and deter them from engaging in similar conduct in the future. Victims of a defective drug injury may also be eligible to receive non-economic damages. These can include compensation for damages related to physical or emotional pain and suffering, loss of companionship, loss of life’s enjoyment, or even humiliation. Finally, in some cases victims of a defective drug injury may also be entitled to cover their attorney’s fees and court costs. These fees can be expensive and can put a financial strain on victims and their families, so it is important to seek out competent legal representation who will be able to maximize a victim’s chances of recovery.

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