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| the performance of an unlawful or improper act causing or resulting in harm |
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| the improper performance of the act that results in harm to the PT. |
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| the failure to to do what is expected resulting in harm to the PT. |
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| General compensation damages |
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| Payment for injuries or losses that have been demonstrated ie; pain, suffering, mental anguish |
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| Special compensation damages |
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| Payment for costs incurred because of the negligent act ie; loss of earnings, medical bills, rehab therapy |
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| Payment for injury or loss caused by gross negligence -award is not to compensate the plaintiff, but to punish the defendant |
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Res ipsa loquitur
ras ep-sa lo-kwi-tur |
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| "the thing speaks for itself" |
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| To prove negligence and go forward with lawsuit you must have the four D's: Duty, Derelict, Direct Cause, Damages |
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| corresponding size or amount, and equal in measure |
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