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New Jersey Medical Malpractice Damage Cap

Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.

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Enter claimed noneconomic damages

Legal Nuances & Exceptions

Applicability

All Medical Malpractice Cases

Statutory Reference

N.J. Stat. Ann. (No statutory cap)

Exceptions to Cap

Punitive damages (Capped)

No statutory cap on noneconomic damages in New Jersey. However, punitive damages are capped at $350,000 or five times compensatory damages (whichever is greater).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cap on pain and suffering damages in New Jersey?

No. New Jersey does not cap noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Are punitive damages capped in New Jersey?

Yes. Punitive damages are capped at five times the compensatory damages or $350,000, whichever is greater (N.J.S.A. 2A:15-5.14).

Does the state limit attorney fees?

Yes, New Jersey enforces a sliding scale for attorney contingency fees in medical malpractice cases to maximize the plaintiff's recovery.

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