Medical malpractice is a legal term meaning that a departure from the standard of care caused an injury to a patient. The standard of care may encompass a wide range of acceptable methods of treatment for any particular medical situation. (The laws in each state governing medical malpractice vary.)

To ensure the best possible defense

• Notify MMIC immediately of any lawsuit or claim
• Do not alter, "clarify" or supplement the medical record.
• Do not discuss the lawsuit with anyone other than an MMIC representative or your defense attorney. Anything you say may be misunderstood or misused. Please ask your MMIC representative for guidance before you talk about your case.