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Medical malpractice lawsuits are proliferating at an alarming rate. And the awards keep climbing. No program of asset protection for physicians would be complete without addressing this growing problem. Thanks to Physicians Advantage, the CAPS+ program offers several services to help you assess your coverage, take effective action in the event of a Notice of Intent and access a network of experienced attorneys at reduced rates.
Medical Malpractice Defense Services In today’s environment, Florida physicians are simply unable to obtain sufficient insurance coverage to protect their personal assets from even a moderately sized malpractice judgment. We believe a Florida physician cannot be adequately protected without integration of both malpractice-defense and asset protection strategies. With the CAPS+ medical malpractice defense services, a CAPS+ member need make only one phone call to Physicians Advantage to initiate an immediate, effective response to any Notice of Intent. This component of the CAPS+ program, which is managed by the medical malpractice defense attorneys at Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A., is focused on the interests of the enrolled physician, serving both the insured and the uninsured physician. Medical Malpractice Insurance Analysis The CAPS+ approach to medical malpractice insurance is based on sound principles of risk management. An important component of the CAPS+ program is an analysis of your “exposure” and a review of your current coverage. Are there changes that should be considered? Are there other options? What are the negative impacts of “going bare”? Our program is designed to help review the physician member’s options and provide recommendations that can further enhance their overall asset protection plan. Following a complete analysis and review, your CAPS+ team will examine your alternatives and offer suggestions that can minimize risk as well as maximize protection. Accessing A Network of Medical Malpractice Defense Attorneys If you are practicing with medical malpractice insurance, your carrier generally has the right to determine who your defense attorney would be in a medical malpractice lawsuit. As described above, the attorneys at Rissman Barrett will be at your side if you ever receive a Notice of Intent and will assure that you contact your carrier immediately to take advantage of this representation. But the scenario is different for those without insurance or if your carrier advises you to obtain separate counsel because of a possible claim in excess of your coverage. In these situations, Rissman, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue & McLain, P.A. will help you choose a well-qualified defense attorney within the CAPS+ program’s network of defense attorneys who provides legal services at substantially reduced rates. back to top |
