PUP 4931r Lecture Notes - Lecture 61: Jury Trial, Medical Error
16 May 2018
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Total 2014 Florida Malpractice Payouts
The total amount of money in millions of dollars paid out for medical malpractice
claims in 2014 was 222.98 million.
In 2004, the total amount of money paid out in millions of dollars was 354.18
million.
The total amount of money paid out for medical malpractice claims has been on a
slow decline since 2004.
Medical malpractice claims are decreasing over time according to the website
court statistics.
Win Rate of Plaintiffs
The plaintiff win rate in medical malpractice trials is roughly 23%, much lower
than for other personal injury cases where the win rate is 59%.
99% of medical malpractice cases include a jury trial, where only 93% of other
personal injury trials include a jury trial.
Medical malpractice trials have a mean length of 5 days, while other personal
injury lawsuits have a mean length of 2 days.
Doctors and Hospitals are Paid for Both Their Errors and Their Repairs
Cost per adverse event: $58,766
Cost per negligent injury: $113,280
Hospital cost per adverse event: $2013
Hospital cost per negligent injury: $1246
Remainder paid by insurance, patients, families
Implications: No business case for quality
Many are Harmed, Few Sue, Fewer Win Compensation
42% of public report a medical error
66% reported serious consequences such as severe pain, substantial loss of time
at work or school, disability of time at work or school, disability or even death
Only 6% had sued
Percent of Negligent Injuries that File a Claim:
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Document Summary
The total amount of money in millions of dollars paid out for medical malpractice claims in 2014 was 222. 98 million. In 2004, the total amount of money paid out in millions of dollars was 354. 18 million. The total amount of money paid out for medical malpractice claims has been on a slow decline since 2004. Medical malpractice claims are decreasing over time according to the website court statistics. The plaintiff win rate in medical malpractice trials is roughly 23%, much lower than for other personal injury cases where the win rate is 59%. 99% of medical malpractice cases include a jury trial, where only 93% of other personal injury trials include a jury trial. Medical malpractice trials have a mean length of 5 days, while other personal injury lawsuits have a mean length of 2 days. Doctors and hospitals are paid for both their errors and their repairs. Many are harmed, few sue, fewer win compensation.
