Medical malpractice filings decline: Doctors say progress has been made but stats are deceiving

By Jeff Blumenthal
Philadelphia Business Journal
May 7, 2006

"The Pennsylvania Supreme Court released state court medical malpractice statistics for 2005 that show a sustained decline in filings and a drop in large jury verdicts in Philadelphia and statewide. While the legal community says it is a sign that lawsuits and trial lawyers can no longer be blamed for so-called med mal insurance rates, doctors' groups contend the state continues to be inhospitable to doctors..."