Stanford Physician Advocate

Medical Malpractice Lawsuits: Why Actions Speak Louder Than Words

The Hidden Crisis in Medical Malpractice Every year, approximately 85,000 medical malpractice lawsuits are filed, a staggering figure. Yet, recent data reveals that this number barely scratches the surface. In fact, an additional 3.065 million claims—cases where lawyers decline representation—may also exist. This means there could be as many as 3.15 million potential malpractice cases […]