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Government Relations

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.

Webinar

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.

News

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

First Quarter 2022

 

 


Data Sharing Project
Spinal Epidural Abscess Claims

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but important infection of the central nervous system.

 

It can be difficult to diagnose and when left untreated, can cause significant morbidity and mortality1. A review of the DSP database identified 203 SEA claims and lawsuits within a 10-year period (2010-2019). More than $14 million was spent to defend these claims, averaging $70,323 per claim. Approximately 29% of these claims paid an average indemnity of $470,264, $27.3 million in total dollars.