Charlie Weis: Malpractice trial reactions

Dr. RW points to some links on the verdict clearing Weis’ physicians of malpractice.

Plaintiff attorney Eric Turkewitz comments:

Nationwide, approximately 2/3 of all malpractice verdicts favor the defendants. This occurs because, generally speaking, it is usually the most difficult of cases that go to verdict, and due to juries favoring physicians over patients according to a recent Michigan Law Review study.

That doesn’t take into account settlements for the plaintiffs – which occur in a significant number of cases. A settlement seems to be just as favorable an outcome for the suing party.

Here is some live-blogging of the trial.