What proof is needed to demonstrate malpractice by a physical therapist? And, what is a potential strategy for the attorney to employ?

How can liability for medical malpractice be avoided for an injury involving physical therapy? And, what is a potential strategy for the physical therapist to employ?

Can a payout under a medical malpractice liability policy be avoided by proof that the physical therapy provider was not negligent or there was no coverage for the physical therapy injury? And, what is a potential strategy for the insurer to employ? 

Can an employer be subject to liability for an injury related to physical therapy? And, what is a potential strategy for the employer to use?

Check this list of facts and circumstances tending to show a provider’s liability for malpractice or negligence for a physical therapy injury.

A physical therapist or other health care provider should review the items on this list when defending against claims of malpractice or negligence involving injuries related to physical therapy.

The insurer should check these “red flags” and inconsistencies when investigating a claim of an injury involving physical therapy.

Use this checklist to determine if the employee’s physical therapy injury is “work related” and occurred “in the course of the employment.”