In medical malpractice cases, jurors are instructed to judge the defendant’s conduct as of the time the defendant was treating the patient. They should not base their verdicts on what was learned or discovered later. In other words, they should not judge the defendant’s conduct in hindsight.

The medical professional liability industry is currently experiencing an increase in the severity of jury verdicts. While jurors are not permitted to use hindsight in arriving at their decisions, they often do. This presentation will retrospectively examine factors
affecting verdict severity and will demonstrate how fundamental risk management principles can help result in a successful defense.

Looking back allows us to see what went right and what went wrong. That’s why hindsight is 20/20.

Learning Objectives
Participation in this seminar will better enable participants to:
• Understand factors that influence juror decision-making in medical professional liability lawsuits
• Identify risk issues that may increase the likelihood of a high verdict


For over 29 years, ProAssurance companies have offered loss prevention seminars for physicians. These highly regarded, informative programs have helped physicians keep up-to-date with the latest risk concerns. Who Should Attend? This loss prevention seminar is intended for physicians of all specialties; no experiential or academic prerequisites are necessary.

* Earn up to 2.0 CME Credits *
* Members of the Medical Society of DC save 50% on registration *
* Save up to 5% on your premium *

Register at  ProAssurance.com/Hindsight

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