Intensivists face a different coverage scenario and higher risk than traditional, office-based providers. For intensivists it is not a mater of IF one will face litigation, but WHEN one will face litigation. Therefore, it is vital to secure medical malpractice coverage from top-rated insurance carriers willing and financially able to go the extra mile on claims defense. …
When lawyers talk about a Medical Malpractice case, the first thing on their mind is whether or not it qualifies, whether it is provable as malpractice. Just because there is a detrimental end result to a patient does not necessarily mean that there is basis for an allegation of malpractice. If the healthcare providers have …
A woman in Illinois has filed suit against her physician, claiming that she was not properly informed and could not, therefore, give true consent, even though she signed the consent forms. Her condition involved a leaky heart valve. The surgery performed included installing a device, which the patient had consented to. The patient experienced inflammation …
Norcal Mutual Insurance Company is a leading, California-based, Medical Malpractice Insurance company. In direct contrast to the volatility of some of the major insurance players (particularly AIG), the CEO of Norcal, James Sunseri, is very reassuring about Norcal’s financial stability. NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company has no significant exposure to the credit crisis that recently sent shockwaves up …
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