Why Are Nuclear Verdicts in Malpractice Cases Rising? What Physicians Can Do to Protect Themselves and Their Patients

How can physicians navigate the growing threat of malpractice litigation?

Increasingly severe malpractice lawsuits have involved jury verdicts greater than $10 million, known as nuclear verdicts. Recently, punitive damages have become more common. But why is this happening?

On the physician side, how can they protect themselves and how can they continue to provide quality care?