How Chicago can amputate abuses in medical malpractice lawsuits

“Trial lawyers are quick to point out that only 18 percent of cases that go to court result in an award to the patient. But that observation ignores the fact that 85 percent of the cases are resolved by substantial monetary settlements out of court, which are every bit as costly to physicians and insurance companies as jury verdicts.”

Good point.

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