title: Veterinary lawsuits. Trends and defense strategies.
abstract: This article provides a synopsis of malpractice claims presented to veterinarians. An explanation of the coverages provided in a malpractice insurance program is included. The problems facing veterinarians in today's litigious practice environment are outlined. For example, attorneys representing animal owners present veterinary malpractice lawsuits similarly to medical malpractice litigation for the reason that "case law" regarding veterinary malpractice lawsuits is not readily available.
authors.affiliation: AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Dinsmore
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007351:Insurance, Liability; D007603:Jurisprudence; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States; D014730:Veterinary Medicine