How the Costs of Malpractice Suits Affect Physicians
Physicians bear a tremendous financial burden when faced with medical malpractice suits. Payment for medical representation alone far exceeds the cost of other legal specialties. For instance, a Detroit News article notes that the mean hourly rate for Michigan-based plaintiff malpractice attorneys is $621, with the 95th percentile paying an hourly rate of $1,500. On
Source: physiciansweekly.com