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
Source URL: https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2019-malpractice-report-6...

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