Medical Malpractice and Compensation in Global Perspective: How Does the U.S. Do It?

Fault lines: resolving clinical negligence claims

“…"When jurors award large amounts of money, defendants rarely pay the full amount," write Hyman and Silver in a 2012 paper analysing a number of studies. 9 The award may be adjusted downward by the judge, or under pre-judgment agreements by the parties, or as part of negotiations to avoid an appeal, or because the defendant hospital or doctor has limited insurance. "Physicians rarely use personal assets to satisfy malpractice claims," they write.…”