Medical Malpractice Settlements It isn't easy to obtain the full amount of compensation for medical malpractice. Victims of malpractice are required to negotiate with the physician accused and their insurance company, who are legally known as defendants. Victims deserve to be compensated for their losses, but how exactly do juries and judges calculate a case's value? This article will look at the key elements that determine the settlement of a malpractice lawsuit case. ...