" ... it is very hard to sue doctors because there's very little money it in and attorneys won't take cases that don't offer at least a million in likely (probable) damages and the more millions the better." Another issue is that some states precondition a med-mal action on an affidavit of merit from another doctor in the same area of sp…
" ... it is very hard to sue doctors because there's very little money it in and attorneys won't take cases that don't offer at least a million in likely (probable) damages and the more millions the better."
Another issue is that some states precondition a med-mal action on an affidavit of merit from another doctor in the same area of specialization stating that the doctor has reviewed the case and is of the professional medical opinion that there has been a breach of the applicable standard of care. This has essentially gutted med-mal actions in states like Michigan because doctors are increasingly reluctant to acting as the liability expert against a fellow medical professional.
" ... it is very hard to sue doctors because there's very little money it in and attorneys won't take cases that don't offer at least a million in likely (probable) damages and the more millions the better."
Another issue is that some states precondition a med-mal action on an affidavit of merit from another doctor in the same area of specialization stating that the doctor has reviewed the case and is of the professional medical opinion that there has been a breach of the applicable standard of care. This has essentially gutted med-mal actions in states like Michigan because doctors are increasingly reluctant to acting as the liability expert against a fellow medical professional.
Very true. I had forgotten about that.
And doctors just love testifying against each other.
Its a Hired Gun situation and that means you usually have to hire from out-of-town if not out-of-state.
More $$$Barriers to MedMal Suits.