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Pa. R.C.P. 1042.71
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Rule 1042.71 Medical Professional Liability Actions. Damages. Findings

Chapter 1000: Actions

Rule Text

At the request of any party to a medical professional liability action, the trier of fact shall make a determination, with separate findings for each plaintiff, specifying the amount of all of the following:

(1) except as provided under Section 508 of the MCARE Act, past damages for:

(i) medical and other related expenses in a lump sum;

(ii) loss of earnings in a lump sum; and

(iii) noneconomic loss in a lump sum.

(2) future damages for:

(i) medical and other related expenses by year;

(ii) loss of earnings or earning capacity in a lump sum; and

(iii) noneconomic loss in a lump sum.

Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 1042.71 adopted August 20, 2004, effective October 1, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 4880.