malpractice

[fongool]

I live in a state with malpractice caps on awards.

I have heard of cases though where doctors were sued beyond the cap.

Is there a limit to what malpractice insurance would cover that then comes out of the doctors pocket? What limit is that typically?

 

[TheThroat]

The cap is on non-economic (punitive) damages.

Most medical liability policies have limits. Can't remember what they typically are.

Would refer you to TMLT for further info.

 

[resxn]

great articles about this that will explain it far better than I can do succinctly at www.memag.com.