Trials, settlements, and arbitration - The defendant's perspective

Knowledge, preparation, and planning can greatly increase a physician's cha nces of success in a medical malpractice trial. In this article, the author presents an overview of the many questions that must be addressed in any m edical negligence case in order to determine the many possible strategies t hat the physician and his or her defense attorney must consider. The author addresses the strategies of mediation, arbitration, settlements, and trial .