What is Medical Malpractice Insurance?
Medical malpractice insurance covers doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers for claims of negligence, mistakes, or omissions that result in patient injury or harm. It’s essential coverage for anyone practicing medicine.
Cover Yourself From:
Malpractice Lawsuits
Negligence Claims
Defense Costs
Medical Errors
Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis
Patient Injury Awards
FAQ
Who needs medical malpractice insurance?
Doctors, surgeons, nurses, dentists, clinics, and allied health professionals all require malpractice coverage—often by law or contract.
What does malpractice insurance cover?
It covers legal fees, settlements, and judgments for claims alleging mistakes, errors, or omissions that result in patient harm.
Are defense costs included?
Yes, policies include defense costs—even for unfounded claims or those settled out of court.
Is prior acts coverage available?
Many policies offer “tail” or prior acts coverage to protect you against claims for incidents that occurred before the policy started.