Evaluating economic losses in medical malpractice matters
Envision Economics assesses the financial consequences of injuries arising from alleged medical malpractice. The assignment may involve lost earnings, employment benefits, future economic losses, or economic assumptions underlying projected costs. The analysis addresses economic damages rather than medical standards of care.
Earnings losses and future economic assumptions
An assessment of earnings losses considers the individual’s employment and education, the available compensation records, and evidence about future capacity. Growth rates, timing, and discounting can materially affect future loss estimates. Envision Economics makes those inputs explicit and examines their support.
Economic evaluation of projected costs
Where the assignment includes projected costs, economic analysis examines the supplied estimates, their timing, any escalation assumptions, and their conversion to present value. Medical needs and treatment recommendations require appropriate clinical inputs. Identifying the source of each assumption helps separate medical judgments from economic calculations.
Federal litigation experience
Dr. Chapman provided an expert report and trial testimony concerning personal injury damages in Acker, et al. v. United States in the District of Guam. He also prepared expert reports concerning alleged medical malpractice in Apangalook v. United States, Kiyuklook, et al. v. United States, and Connell v. United States in the District of Alaska. These descriptions identify his work and do not imply a particular outcome.
Explaining the conclusions clearly
An expert report should allow the reader to follow the path from the underlying evidence to the damages conclusion. Dr. Chapman combines economic analysis with experience teaching economics and competitive strategy, explaining technical choices and the effect of material assumptions in accessible language.
Questions about medical malpractice damages
Does the analysis determine whether malpractice occurred?
The economic damages assignment assesses financial consequences using the factual and medical inputs identified for the analysis. It does not determine whether a medical provider met the applicable standard of care.
Can existing damages calculations be reviewed?
Yes. Review can examine the economic basis for earnings projections, growth and discount assumptions, timing, consistency, and possible duplication. The scope depends on the disputed issues and the underlying records.