As many as 40,000 people die each year due to medical negligence, and the number of injuries is 10-20 times higher than this. However, not all cases of medical negligence are reported, and there are several reasons why people abstain from filing a lawsuit and seeking compensation for the losses suffered due to the negligence of the caregiver.
One big reason behind under-reporting is the lack of knowledge. Many victims are not sure if they have grounds for filing a lawsuit, some find it an unnecessary hassle, and others feel that it is near impossible to get compensation from doctors or hospitals. [Read More: http://www.zevandavidson.com/determining-if-you-have-a-medical-malpractice-case/]