Medical Malpractice Newsletters
Charitable Immunity Laws for Medical Volunteers
Charitable Immunity Laws for Medical Volunteers
Patient Compensation Funds
In response to the increased cost and reduced availability of medical malpractice insurance, about one-third of the states have created Patient Compensation Funds (PCF), which are malpractice liability funding mechanisms. Under PCF statutes, the liability of healthcare providers and institutions is limited to a specified amount, and the state establishes funds to compensate success malpractice plaintiffs for damages in excess of that specified amount. The provider or institution buys basic malpractice limits of coverage from a private insurer and further coverage through the PCF.
Nursing Home Litigation Crisis
Nursing Home Litigation Crisis
Appealing a Verdict in a Medical Malpractice Action
Despite the best efforts of your attorneys, the jury in your medical malpractice action ruled in favor of your physician. In your anger and disappointment, you want to appeal the decision immediately!
Dermatology Malpractice
Even physicians who practice dermatology may be liable for damages to a patient caused by their medical malpractice. Studies indicate that most malpractice claims result from the most common types of clinical situations, not the more exotic procedures.
