Top 5 States with the Highest Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Malpractice claims have long been a serious problem for the medical industry. The public and litigious legal professionals have long considered physicians and their employers lucrative targets when serious health events occur. Despite the fact that almost half of all malpractice claims are dismissed, and only about 5 percent result in a trial judgment, many people are hoping for a big payout at the expense of a medical professional. However, where you practice can put you at a higher risk of being sued. If you are about to establish your practice or take up a new position, it is important to understand the legal environment of your new state. Almost half of all states have passed laws that limit compensation for economic or non-economic damages—i.e. pain and suffering—which has helped…