Ophthalmic Trauma Malpractice in the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Database.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To review ophthalmic trauma malpractice claims in the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC) database to determine the frequency and causes of litigation.

Methods

A retrospective case series analysis of ophthalmic trauma claims from 2009 to 2019 was completed. Cases were selected only if the injury was secondary to trauma (e.g., fall, gunshot wound, paintball injury, etc.); iatrogenic traumatic surgical injuries were excluded.

Results

31 closed cases associated with 40 total claims related to ophthalmic trauma out of 2565 claims (1.56%) in the OMIC database were analysed. 13 of the 31 cases (41.9%) were decided for the plaintiff. In decisions for the plaintiff, the median settlement amount was $330,000 (range $125,000-$1,000,000). The most frequent initial

SUBMITTER: Justin GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9829717 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature