Four Out of Five of Us Have Been Sued
Risk of being sued is higher among specialists
- Most common reasons for malpractice suits: failure or delay in diagnosis, complications from surgery, or failure/delay in treatment.
- Of malpractice cases that go to trial, 90% are won by the physician defendants.
- More than 25 states have some form of damages cap for personal injury.
- Most doctors say that good patient communication is the key to avoiding lawsuits.
Source
Medscape. Is Your Risk of Being Sued Climbing? Accessed May 20, 2024.
