Medical Malpractice Claims

 

 




Medical Malpractice Claims Level Off in Pennsylvania
Renal and Urology News
After a six-year decline in the filing of medical malpractice lawsuits, a new report shows that claims have now slightly risen in Pennsylvania. Claims went from 1819 total malpractice claim filings in 2004 to a low of 1491 in 2010.

  Wed, 16 May 2012 19:35:49 GMT


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Medical Malpractice Claims Hold Steady Across Pennsylvania
PennLive.com
The number of medical malpractice filings in Pennsylvania have leveled off after a six-year decline. The courts say the overall decline is a result of rule changes in 2003, but a consumer rights group contends that Pennsylvania is just tracking a ...
CT Supreme Court Orders New Trial in Medical Malpractice CasePatch.com

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  Wed, 09 May 2012 04:09:49 GMT



Malpractice Trends: Good News and Bad News
Medscape
May 14, 2012 ? Results of a new study of medical malpractice claims offer a mix of reassurance and sobering reality. According to the results, 55.2% of medical malpractice claims that required some defense cost led to litigation.

  Mon, 14 May 2012 19:20:47 GMT


Change in Procedures Lets Medical Malpractice Industry Thrive
PropertyCasualty360
Atchinson attributes the new industry stability to a variety of factors, including state efforts to rein in out-of-control settlements of medical malpractice claims; increased emphasis by physicians and hospitals on patient safety; ...

  Mon, 14 May 2012 16:24:42 GMT



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Health Scare: The Consumer's Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims in Canada
InjuryBoard.com
Today I received a letter from a patient who read my book about medical malpractice claims in Canada. She's given me permission to share it. Her note reads, in part: "The guide gives a wealth of information freely and basically gives you the ability to ...

  Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:01:23 GMT


Hospital Corporate Responsibilities in Medical Malpractice Cases
Becker's Hospital Review
Medical malpractice claims cost the healthcare industry billions of dollars, but the costs include more than just dollars. Often there is accompanying damage to a hospital's reputation and to staff morale. It can be especially damaging to the ...

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  Thu, 03 May 2012 14:20:54 GMT



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