Insurance companies may settle claims for business reasons without consideration of fault and certain physicians are more prone to lawsuits because of the specialty in which they practice. These issues are complex. Medical incidents, like medical malpractice suits, are often not clear cut. Experts disagree on medical practice and whether a result could have been prevented or was within the range of expected outcomes. Not all patients react the same to identical treatment.
Hospitals have checks and balances in place to reduce the potential for human error.
Hospitals have policies, procedures and training to help prevent mistakes. They have teams of physicians, nurses and licensed risk managers who examine, identify and correct problems. The liability claims on this site should not be used as a measure of quality care.