Publications & Resources

Case Study: The Legal Pitfalls of Dental Patient Noncompliance

A difficult patient with pre-existing periodontal disease and poor oral care habits presented to a MLMIC-insured dentist. The dentist attempted a total mouth restoration, which failed. Missing portions of the patient’s chart and films made this case difficult to defend and the case was ultimately settled for more than $250,000.

Case Study and Legal Analysis: Adverse Treatment Leads to Settlement

MLMIC attorneys comment on a very complex case involving a MLMIC insured who treated a patient with a history of heroin dependency and poor dentition. The lawsuit was ultimately indefensible due to poor documentation, sloppy recordkeeping and numerous liability issues.

Case Studies: Small Claims Trials Against Dentists

If you’re a dentist called to a small claims court, resist the urge to handle the case yourself. In this blog, read two case studies from small claims trials against dentists who were represented by MLMIC and won their cases.

Dental Small Claims: What to Expect on Your Day in Court

The number of dental professional liability cases filed in New York’s small claims courts has significantly increased over the previous 10 years. In this blog, attorneys at Fager Amsler Keller and Schoppmann, LLP, describe what to do if a claim is filed against you and what to expect on your day in dental small claims court.

Doctors Tell Medscape How They Survived Being Sued

While there’s no getting around the intense emotions involved in being sued, a solid support system makes a big difference. This includes not only family, friends and colleagues but also skilled legal counsel.

Are You Using All of Your MLMIC Benefits?

MLMIC has successfully defended more NY physicians than any other NY medical liability insurer. This level of protection is always there in case you need it, but did you know we also offer a host of additional benefits and resources that can help you in your daily practice.

Benefits of a Long-Term Relationship With Your Medical Malpractice Insurance Carrier

Financials are only part of the picture when it comes to your relationship with your medical malpractice carrier. The length of the relationship matters, as well.

How Quality Legal Counsel Makes a Difference in the Claims Process

From beginning to end, the claims process (which may or may not be resolved in a trial) is long and can be quite grueling. However, it can make a difference to have confidence that you’re in attentive and capable hands.

RRG Retirements: Is Your Liability Insurer There When You Need Them?

In the September issue of Risk Retention Reporter, it was noted that almost half of the 452 risk retention groups that formed since 1986 have retired.