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Do most medical malpractice cases settle?

April 26, 2017cases malpractice medical

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Do most medical malpractice cases settle?

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No. If a physician settles the case for even $1, there is a report made to a national data bank. That reporting follows the physician for the rest of their career. Most medical malpractice insurance policies give the physician the right to decide if the case will settle.

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Yes, though most medical malpractice insurance policies give the physician the right to decide if the case will settle. Reaching a settlement that is acceptable to both parties can avoid an expensive and time-consuming trial.