There are over 100,000 medical malpractice cases each year in the United States. Chances are good that most physicians will get sued for medical malpractice or negligence at least once in their careers. To be prepared and protected, Family Practice physicians and groups should buy a Medical Liability Insurance policy. Without insurance, you are at
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How a Lack of Malpractice Insurance Endangers Both Doctors and Patients
Medical malpractice insurance isn’t just a nice thing for a doctor to have – it’s absolutely vital for both doctors and patients. Medical liability insurance protects both the doctor and patient in the unlikely event of an accident leading to a patient’s injury during or due to medical treatment. A lack of this coverage can
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If it weren’t a requirement in order to have hospital privileges, would you still carry medical malpractice insurance? After all, there is no federal law requiring a physician or surgeon to have liability insurance, although some states do require it by law. The truth is that most healthcare professionals have this important coverage whether it
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As a dedicated, caring, and busy healthcare professional, the last thing you need is a medical malpractice lawsuit. Not only can it be emotionally and financially distressing, but it can put your entire practice in jeopardy. That’s why medical malpractice insurance is vital – to protect healthcare practitioners against litigation. Whether it is purchased as
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