Although the number fluctuates, nationally, physicians are sued at a rate of 8-12% a year. High risk specialties in "crisis states" are sued at a higher frequency.
Matched by specialty, the overall suit rate for Medical Justice Plan Members practicing in crisis states such as Florida is less than 2%. Actuarial studies of Medical Justice plan members find that the 2% rate holds steady nationally for Medical Justice plan members.
Put a different way, Medical Justice plan members in crisis states and across the country are sued much less frequently than their unprotected cohort.
