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Not directly.
A physician under their employ can be sued for malpractice if he treated you.
If the issue is an insurance or coverage decision that was made based on chart review then you can't sure for malpractice.
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The us government can only be sued if it to being sued?
no
If you are an undocumented alien doctor in the US and are sued will your malpractice insurance cover you?
Yes, If you have purchased Malpractice Insurance and you did not lie or misrepresent your qualifications, then your Insurance would cover just as with any other Medical professional. Your immigration status would have no bearing on your properly acquired and executed insurance coverage.
Has anyone sued the US Government?
Yes
What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Kentucky?
One year from the date of discovery of injury or ailment caused by initial medical malpractice. This is called the "discovery rule." The article below goes into more detail concerning medical malpractice statutes of limitations in the US.
Is medical malpractice common in the US?
According to different sources the US medical system doesn't show more cases of medical malpractice compared to other "western" countries. Actually there are countries that show extremely rising numbers of complaints in this area, like for example in Germany.
What is medical malpractice cost as a percentage of total US medical costs?
According to a Congressional Budget Office Report from 2004, malpractice costs account for less than 2% of US spending on Health care. Please see the related link.
Can you bring the US government to trial?
The US Federal Government has "sovereign immunity", so it cannot be sued without its consent.
How can an Indian medical student get malpractise insurance in USA for doing clinical elective in US medical school?
Malpractice insurance is usually not provided by Indian insurance companies. US insurance companies do provide malpractice insurance, and they can be found on the internet. For a malpractice insurance of $1 million for one month, a premium of around $ 500 is reasonable. It takes around a month for the whole process of securing the insurance.For more information on clinical electives and malpractice insurance providers,
What type of liability action describes the majority of medical malpractice suits filed in the US?
intentional tort
Did the US Sued win?
The US Sued did win.
Can a malpractice case be file for compartment syndrome after surgury?
In the US, anyone can sue anyone for anything at any time. If you believe you have a malpractice case, you can file it. The question is not whether you can file, but whether you can win. You should speak with an attorney in your area in that practices in this field to discuss the specifics of your case. Generally, you must establish that the doctor made some error that resulted in a medical problem to win a medical malpractice case.
Under what circumstances can an American sue the government of the US?
Read the Federal Tort Claims Act. It can be viewed online and defines the circumstances under which the government can be sued.
