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Similar to attorneys and law firms in the legal profession, we know that a health care provider’s reputation is vital and fragile. One highly publicized lawsuit, despite the outcome, can severely damage a professional’s livelihood permanently. The potential consequences are severe, leaving no room to chance. Simply waiting until something happens or until the worst case scenario manifests itself is not and should not be an option for our clients.
One way Congress has tried to curb the high costs of healthcare involves tort reform. This goes beyond placing caps on noneconomic damages or limiting the standards for frivolous lawsuits. When a physician is faced with a major damaging lawsuit, other physicians look for ways to make sure the same doesn’t happen to them. One measure would be to contact their attorneys for consultation on preventive measures. Another method is running additional and expensive tests that may be unnecessary and in turn drive up the cost of healthcare. This is the famously known practice of defensive medicine. |
A verdict or settlement that is of great financial consequence to the physician or hospital drives up the premium on malpractice insurance. This cost is applied to the entire industry as a whole, not just the one physician or hospital that was sued. This cost eventually gets passed down to the consumer. At Midwest Legal Partners we will not only defend those charged with medical negligence, but we also place a high emphasis on the preventive measures sought to minimize the risk of such lawsuits being initiated in the first place.
- Regular consultations through constant communication.
- Updates on the latest technology and methods to minimize risk.
- Professional risk assessment
- Drafting of the proper documents for your respective practice can be effective safeguards.
We will provide you with counsel that not only has experience and knowledge in medical malpractice defense, but is also familiar with the litigation process. This includes:
- Deposing the witnesses
- Gathering medical expert advice and witnesses through our medical contacts and a thorough discovery process
- Putting together the proper pleadings and responses
- Effective negotiation and mediation between parties. We make sure the reputation of the physician and/or health institution remains intact. This is our top priority at Midwest Legal Partners for all of our clients and we make no exception here considering the sensitivity of the profession.
Click below for more information on our Healthcare Law practice:
- Regular consultations through constant communication.
- Updates on the latest technology and methods to minimize risk.
- Professional risk assessment
- Drafting of the proper documents for your respective practice can be effective safeguards.
We will provide you with counsel that not only has experience and knowledge in medical malpractice defense, but is also familiar with the litigation process. This includes:
- Deposing the witnesses
- Gathering medical expert advice and witnesses through our medical contacts and a thorough discovery process
- Putting together the proper pleadings and responses
- Effective negotiation and mediation between parties. We make sure the reputation of the physician and/or health institution remains intact. This is our top priority at Midwest Legal Partners for all of our clients and we make no exception here considering the sensitivity of the profession.
Click below for more information on our Healthcare Law practice: