Medscape Survey: Outcomes of Malpractice Lawsuits

  1. It was settled before trial: 33%
  2. The judge/jury returned a verdict in my favor: 11%
  3. I was/we were dismissed from the suit within the first few months: 11%
  4. I was/we were dismissed from the suit prior to settling: 8%
  5. The case is ongoing/in process: 8%
  6. It was dismissed by the court: 7%
  7. It was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff prior to trial: 6%
  8. The judge/jury returned a verdict in the plaintiff's favor: 3%
  9. It was settled at trial: 3%
  10. Other: 7%
Notes: Results from a Medscape survey of 4360 physicians across more than 29 specialties.

Source: Medscape, November 20, 2019 - https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2019-malpractice-report-6012303?src=wnl_phys…

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