Good Lawyers Are No Joking Matter

We can all use a good laugh - most of the time. Except when you're facing a possible malpractice suit. Then you need to be confident that your liability insurance program provides top-notch legal representation. Your legal team must understand the intricacies of psychiatric practice plus have experience in malpractice litigation. You need a legal team with a proven track record. You need the attorneys retained by the APA-sponsored Professional Liability Program.

The Program has established a national network of experienced medical malpractice defense attorneys. They are assigned to assist Program participants through the litigation process in their given jurisdiction. In the event of an incident, you should immediately contact the Claims Department of Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS), the Program's manager. The qualified claims staff member assigned to your territory will discuss the situation with you and determine whether it is necessary to obtain counsel at that time.

If counsel is needed, PRMS will contact the defense attorney and make the assignment. In turn, defense counsel will contact the covered participant with 24 hours. PRMS claims staff will monitor the entire litigation process to ensure that a quality defense is provided. Claims staff are also very helpful in providing emotional support throughout the process.

If you are a Program participant you can report a claim by calling 1-800-245-3333.

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