Definition

The definition of medical malpractice includes any departure from what is considered standard and accepted medical care. In order to prove that negligence occurred, a plaintiff must be able to display evidence of damages, duty, breach of duty, and causation.

As medical malpractice laws continue to change, the definition of medical malpractice will become even more important as different sides will push for expanding or narrowing certain aspects.

Medical malpractice insurance is used to cover doctors and medical professionals for liability claims. Lately, news about medical malpractice insurance can be found daily, as lawmakers have been grappling with how to deal with increasing insurance rates.

There have been two sides to the medical malpractice insurance debate; doctors claiming limiting awards will reverse the so-called "frivolous" lawsuits and allow medical malpractice insurance rates to decline and patients and advocacy groups claiming capping awards is a violation of already victimized citizens that does not allow for consideration for the severity of the malpractice injury.

We have the facility to put schemes together for various medical professions, should we be requested to do so.

Contact person: Beth Greaves