The legal elements involved in a medical malpractice case include: Legal duty Breach of that duty Proximate causal connection between the breach and injury (medical, economic, other) Harm from the injury A legal duty arises once the physician-patient relationship is established. In a medical malpractice case, the legal duty is considered the standard of care.
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Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates Continue to Rise
For more than a decade, medical malpractice insurance rates fell year after year from 2006 to 2018 and then remained flat for a historic length of time. Prior to that “Soft Market,” physicians had a difficult time finding insurance that they could afford. The medical malpractice insurance market is cyclical and will continue to fluctuate
READ MORETen Essential Facts About Medical Malpractice Insurance
Looking for a quick guide to help you understand Medical Malpractice Insurance? Whether you’re a physician, Nurse Practitioner, office manager, or hospital administrator, it’s helpful to have information available as you look to renew your current medical malpractice insurance or start a new practice. Below are 10 Essential Facts About Medical Malpractice Insurance you need
READ MOREWhat Is the Most Common Cause of Malpractice Suits Against Physicians
Medical malpractice suits are more than an everyday occurrence. They can be devastating to both the patient and the physician being sued. As a healthcare provider, do you know the most common cause of this kind of litigation? Let’s talk about possible malpractice claims and if you could be a target. The Most Common Cause
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The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new wave of Telemedicine practice in the United States, and with it came a whole new set of medical malpractice risks. Of course, Telemedicine had been available for years preceding the pandemic, but when stores and businesses were shut down, and people stayed home throughout 2020 – 2021, most
READ MOREHow To Get General Surgery Malpractice Insurance
General surgeons play an important role in health care, treating illnesses that can only be resolved with surgery. However, they typically offer high-risk care, which means they need medical malpractice insurance coverage to ensure their financial protection. The best way for surgeons to ensure that they are protected from the potential impact of a medical
READ MOREIs Medical Malpractice The Same As Liability?
In today’s litigious world, there is no question that doctors and their medical practices need to protect themselves from possible lawsuits. Just one costly claim could have dire financial consequences affecting not only one member of your practice but the livelihood of your entire staff. When considering the right type of coverage for you and/or
READ MOREWhy Neurosurgery Needs to Be Covered by Malpractice Insurance
Did you know that 20 percent of physicians are sued for malpractice every year in the United States? In fact, about half of all medical doctors will be sued by patients at least once in their careers. If you’re a neurosurgeon, your chances of being sued are even higher than for other specialists. Let’s talk
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Most medical malpractice lawsuits fall into a few categories, and the most common causes of litigation are well known. As a physician, avoiding a malpractice claim is not as easy as you might think. Nearly 50% of physicians over the age of 55 have been sued for medical malpractice. Good communication with your patients and
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According to an estimate, approximately 19,000 medical malpractice cases occur in America every year. This statistic shows that no matter how hard you try to be diligent as a healthcare provider, mistakes can happen. If a medical mistake happens when you are not covered by a medical malpractice insurance policy from a stable insurance provider,
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