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        "text": "If successful, you may be able to recover various types of damages. These can include economic damages such as past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life, may also be awarded. In California, non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases are subject to a cap, which can be adjusted periodically.",
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        "description": "You may recover economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages for pain and suffering, though non-economic damages are capped in California."
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