Category Archives: frivolous lawsuits

New Ways to Be Sued for Medical Liability

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Katie

As providers of medical liability insurance, we wish the phrase, “There’s nothing new under the sun,” held true regarding medical liability. But, it does not. A recent article on MedScape.com reminds us of this. The article, entitled, “Chilling New Ways … Continue reading →

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How to Protect Yourself from Medical Liability with a Non-compliant Patient

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Katie

Even under ideal circumstances –with a correct diagnosis, an error-free treatment, a compliant patient, etc –a physician can still be sued and have to use their medical liability insurance. But what happens when a physician has a non-compliant patient and … Continue reading →

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Tennessee General Assembly Looking at More Tort Reform to Lower Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Mike Matray

Last year was a banner year for the passage of state-level tort reforms. In fact, the American Tort Reform Society pronounced 2011 to be the “most productive year for the enactment of meaningful state civil justice reforms in recent memory.” … Continue reading →

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Med Mal Practices Around the World

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Katie

We know that med mal can vary greatly from state to state. But how do other countries around the world handle med mal? (We mean, other Western countries…) And, can we learn anything from these other countries? The Economist recently … Continue reading →

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Florida Considering Patient Compensation System to Lower Medical Malpractice Insurance Costs

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Mike Matray

Last week, a Florida state senator and representative proposed legislation intended to replace the current, broken medical malpractice system in the state with an administrative structure modeled after the workers compensation system. Sen. Alan Hays and Rep. Jimmy Patronis say … Continue reading →

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More than Half of Med Mal Cases in Massachusetts Dropped

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Katie

Side Note: A new study shows that almost 60% of medical malpractice cases in the state of Massachusetts are eventually dropped by plaintiffs. If you’re a Massachusetts physician, that’s good news and bad news. It’s good news because the case … Continue reading →

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Medical Liability Reform in ‘Gang of Six’ Debt-Reduction Plan

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mike Matray

side note: With the United States on the verge of defaulting on its debt, and several plans for raising the debt limit still being debated by Congress, one plan includes reforming the nation’s medical liability system as a means of … Continue reading →

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