CRICO Defendants Share Their Experiences

To say it is not easy to be named as a defendant in a lawsuit is putting it lightly. From the moment a letter of claim is received, to depositions, seemingly endless wait times, and the trial or settlement process, those involved often find it difficult to discuss their experience. Watch these short video interviews to learn how your peers successfully navigated the various stages of their legal journey with CRICO by their side.;

“It was like falling through the rabbit hole.”

Learn how this defendant survived by working closely with her attorney and claim representative—and using support services offered by CRICO.

“I learned to forgive the patient—and myself.”

Learn how this defendant put the incident in context of his career to make it through.

“I distracted myself with hobbies, friends...”

Hear how this defendant describes the impact of the suit on her outlook and practice.

CRICO Films

CRICO invested in the production of educational films that illustrate the impact of medical error on patients and families, as well as clinicians. Some of these films are now available on both our YouTube channel and this website.

Healing the Healer

This dramatic 19-minute documentary film—now available free of charge—exposes the painful impact on clinicians when patient care goes wrong, the stigma of dealing with a medical malpractice claim, and the benefits of peer support.

Healing the Healer provides a call to action to assist healers with their own recovery so they are able to continue delivering optimal care to their patients. The film includes eight short special features with a focus on providers and programs.

When Things Go Wrong

This frank and moving film features eight patients and their families sharing the impacts of medical error on their lives and the power of apology. Their searing insights offer ideas for improving the health care system and patient/provider communication. The patient's perspective, in this unique format, is a rare and compelling gift.

The main 26-minute feature is accompanied by six theme-based vignettes, five patient narratives, the When Things Go Wrong Facilitator Guide, and an annotated bibliography.

Defendant Support

Defendants are warned that they can’t share with colleagues the particulars of the case that they are defending. Yet the greatest source of support and help people experience, can often come from talking and sharing with other colleagues who have struggled through similar circumstances.

For this reason we offer defendants the opportunity to meet with other current and previously sued medical professionals in the confidential setting of a peer support program.