Medical Malpractice Insurance Rates

Medical care providers are supposed to be well-trained and capable of care that will save lives, not ruin them. And yet there are thousands of patients injured or killed by medical malpractice errors every single year. As the malpractice injury and death statistics rise, so do the medical malpractice insurance rates. And that's not because one particular doctor was negligent; rates are based on a doctor's medical field and the risk level of that entire field. Of course, when malpractice insurance rates increase, so do doctor's fees. The answer is to be sure you take as much control of your own care as possible. Double-check everything your doctors does and orders, and avoid medical malpractice if possible. If not, however, be sure you contact a qualified medical malpractice lawyer to assess your case and win the compensation for medical bills and suffering that you are entitled to.

Fast Facts

  • It is estimated that up to 1% of all physicians are guilty of at least one act of medical negligence, which would mean nearly 8,000 doctors deserver disciplinary action, yet only 3,000 doctors face such action yearly.
  • Some studies show no noticeable increase in medical malpractice claims in recent years.

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