Last Friday, February 7, 2014, the Pennsylvania Superior Court opinion in Roth v. Erie, — A.3d — (Pa. Super. Ct. Feb. 7, 2014) involving the issue of delay damages and future medical expenses was released. The trial court held that delay damages only apply to damages for pain and suffering and not the amount of $20,000 which was allocated towards future medical expenses. The future medical expenses were awarded after a Pennsylvania car accident.
The Superior Court opines that the future medical expenses are related to the injured Plaintiff’s bodily injuries and are covered under Rule 238. Therefore, delay damages can be awarded for future medical expenses. The Superior Court holds that the trial court erred and delay damages should be added to the amount of future medical bills.
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