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Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Damage Cap

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

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Legal Nuances & Exceptions

Applicability

All Medical Malpractice Cases

Statutory Reference

Pa. Const. art. III, § 18

Exceptions to Cap

Punitive damages (Capped)

No statutory cap on noneconomic damages in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Constitution explicitly prohibits limits on damages for personal injury or death.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the medical malpractice cap in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania does not cap economic or noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases.

Are punitive damages capped in Pennsylvania?

Yes. In medical malpractice cases, punitive damages are generally capped at 200% of the compensatory damages awarded.

Is there a limit on damages against the state government in PA?

Yes. If the defendant is a state government entity (like a state university hospital), total damages are capped at $250,000 per plaintiff.

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