Home >

Medical Malpractice Reform

Medical malpractice reform is an attempt to revise current medical malpractice conditions for the betterment of all citizens. Medical malpractice reform efforts have divided those most passionate about the issue into two different camps. One group believes the issue of medical malpractice reform is best addressed by improving the care provided by the medical industry. They argue that these improvements will reduce the number of incidences involving medical malpractice on a large scale. Countering on the other side, is the argument that there should be caps put on the awards that are given to victims of medical malpractice, which would considerably reduce the billions of dollars spent on medical malpractice insurance.

Fast Facts

  • The Institute of Medicine reported there are between 44,000 and 98,000 injuries a year that are a direct result of medical error.
  • The Institute of Medicine reported a staggering 40,000 incidents of harm to patients happens every day in the United States.
  • The 1.5 million medication errors that occur every year add $3.5 billion in medical costs to the medical system, and between $17 billion and $29 billion per year in total costs to society

Talk to a Lawyer

Enter a zip code to speak to a Lawyer that serves your area.

Find a Lawyer

Select the type of Lawyer you need

medical malpractice reform - Lawyers, Articles and Q&A

Search Results for "medical malpractice reform"

Articles

Results 1-5 of 31 for "medical malpractice reform"

Q&A

Results 1-5 of 5 for "medical malpractice reform"

From Around the Web

Results 1-4 of 4 for "medical malpractice reform"

Lawyers Near You

Type of Lawyer:
Medical Malpractice change
Serving:
Los Angeles, CA change

Kevin H. Park, Esq.

Encino, CA 91436

contact office

Law Offices of Wallin & Sauer | Beverly ...

Beverly HIlls, CA 90212

contact office

Cohn & Swartzon | Anaheim Personal Injur...

Anaheim, CA 92801

contact office

Cohn & Swartzon | Orange County Personal...

Orange County, CA 92705

contact office

Do you have a question?

Our Lawyers can help you.

Legal Disclaimers

The information provided on Personal Injury Lawyer.com is not intended to be legal advice, but merely conveys general information related to legal issues commonly encountered. Your access to and use of this website is subject to additional Terms and Conditions.

This site does not provide legal advice and users of this site should not interpret any of the information presented here as legal advice. The information provided merely conveys general information related to commonly asked legal questions. We are not a law firm and the employees responding to questions are not acting as your legal attorney. You should ultimately consult with a Lawyer for your case.

Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Site Map

Local Professional? Generate new business today

Call 866-227-9356 or contact a sales rep

This site is part of the LawFirms.com Network
©2009 ExpertHub, wholly owned subsidiary of MoxyMedia, Inc.

SF4:0.7.5.100311.8484-