Medical Malpractice

Who can be sued for medical malpractice?

• Physicians, Anesthesiologists, Nurses, etc.

• Health Care Facilities

• Pharmaceutical Companies

• All of the above

If you have your own insurance, you're more likely to be sued.

• True

• False

Each of these factors must be involved to sue for medical malpractice EXCEPT?

• Failure to provide a proper standard of care

• The PT accuses the MD of negligence despite harm

• The injury results in damaging consequences

• An injury results from negligence

As long as your employer holds a liability policy, you do not need to purchase your own insurance.

• True

• False

Which of the following are examples of medical malpractice?

• Surgical Error

• Delayed Diagnosis

• Medication Error

• All of the above

You can only be sued if you make a mistake.

• True

• False

What is the average settlement for a medical malpractice lawsuit?

• $250,000

• $500,000

• $1 million

• $2 million

A provider can file a countersuit on a patient who is actively suing the provider.

• True

• False

What is Nebraska's statute of limitations when filing a malpractice suit?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

How much is Nebraska's cap for awarded damages in a lawsuit? Take a guess!

• $1.25 million

• $2 million

• $2.25 million

• $3 million