Fact Based List:
Medscape Survey: Outcomes of Malpractice Lawsuits
Submitted by Charlene Ice on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 15:59
- It was settled before trial: 33%
- The judge/jury returned a verdict in my favor: 11%
- I was/we were dismissed from the suit within the first few months: 11%
- I was/we were dismissed from the suit prior to settling: 8%
- The case is ongoing/in process: 8%
- It was dismissed by the court: 7%
- It was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff prior to trial: 6%
- The judge/jury returned a verdict in the plaintiff's favor: 3%
- It was settled at trial: 3%
- Other: 7%
Notes: Results from a Medscape survey of 4360 physicians across more than 29 specialties.
Source: Medscape, November 20, 2019
Source URL: https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2019-malpractice-report-6...
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