There is a good reason why many medical malpractice lawsuits will settle before they head to court for a trial. Both the injured plaintiff and the hospital or medical professional have an incentive to reach a settlement.

For the defendant, they have an interest in avoiding a jury verdict that can take them for millions of dollars. The plaintiff also knows how difficult it is to win a medical malpractice case that goes to a jury trial.

There Are Few Plaintiff Winners at Trial