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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

Status Quo or Radical Change for MPL? The Results of the 2024 Election

Thursday, November 14, 2:00 p.m. ET
MPL industry government relations experts offer a whirlwind tour of the 2024 election results and what that may mean for MPL stakeholders.

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.