What is all this talk about “Tail and Nose Coverage”? These are insurance industry terms thrown around by medical malpractice insurance brokers and underwriters, and they expect everyone to know what they mean. While insurance jargon can be confusing, the underlying concepts are not all that complicated. For now, we will just deal with “Tail
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Why You Should Buy Medical Liability Insurance for Your Family Practice
There are over 100,000 medical malpractice cases each year in the United States. Chances are good that most physicians will get sued for medical malpractice or negligence at least once in their careers. To be prepared and protected, Family Practice physicians and groups should buy a Medical Liability Insurance policy. Without insurance, you are at
READ MORETips on Finding Malpractice Insurance Tail Coverage
It’s no secret that the practice of medicine is a high-risk profession. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be costly and damaging, both financially and to one’s reputation. That’s why it’s so important for doctors to have adequate malpractice insurance coverage. But what happens if you are sued after your liability insurance policy has lapsed or you’ve
READ MOREWhat Every Neurosurgeon Should Know About Malpractice Insurance
The great thing about medical malpractice insurance is that it covers you whether a medical error was actually caused by you, or if you are simply dealing with a frivolous lawsuit by a patient. All you have to do is report the issue to your insurance company and let them handle it – so you
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