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Politics Are Key Factor in Policy Progress

As we approach the culmination of the biannual event known as “the most important election of our lifetime,” it is an opportune moment to assess what this election has in store with regard to the medical professional liability community.

Mega Verdicts: Managing Jurors' Changing Attitudes

Now available on-demand: Verdicts that vastly exceed the case’s evidence or assessed value have spiked. Appellate law expert Derek Stikeleather provides some fascinating insights into these phenomena and offers advice on how defense counsel can better protect their healthcare clients.

MPL Association Announces Cooperative Agreement with APCIA

The MPL Association is pleased to announce a new cooperative agreement between the Association and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association to enhance both entities’ government relations efforts. Read more!

Inside Medical Liability

Third Quarter 2021

 

 


Data Sharing Project
Diagnostic Error

21,329 closed claims and lawsuits were reported to the Data Sharing Project (DSP) between 2017 and 2019. Thirty-two percent of these claims cited diagnostic error as the primary allegation. This highlight reviews the claims in which there were indemnity payments.