CRICO Insights: February 2021

4 Steps of a Malpractice Suit

The course of a suit can be lengthy, but each one progresses through four main stages. Now that Massachusetts trials are gradually resuming in the wake of the pandemic, you might be curious about the process—and, if you ever find yourself being named as a defendant, it’s good to understand what your involvement is likely to be along the way to help strengthen your ability to cope.

1.

Suit Filed

2.

Investigation

3.

Discovery & Tribunal

4.

Trial or Alternative Dispute Resolution

For insight on the chronology of a case, as well as one physician’s personal alternative view on the steps, read more.


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