Policyholder Services

Report a Claim

Defending a claim of alleged medical malpractice can be a complex endeavor, therefore if you have received notice of a claim or lawsuit against you we ask that you call us right away. OMIC’s Claims Representative contact information can be found at Contact My Rep. Please review our Claim Checklist before or after you call us.

Your prompt action will help us to defend you with the best possible chance for success. If you need immediate assistance during normal business hours, call the Claims department general line at (800) 562-6642 and Press 3.

Stress Management

Physician Litigation Stress Resource Center

Handbooks and Guides

Litigation and Deposition Handbooks
Practitioners Guide to the Data Bank

Videos

In the following 7-part YouTube video series Reflections on a Professional Liability Lawsuit: A Personal Perspective,  former OMIC Chairman John W Shore, MD talks about being the target of a professional liability claim.

Part 1: Initial Reactions to Being Sued
Part 2: Clinical Issues Surrounding the Lawsuit
Part 3: When do I Report a Claim? Whom do I Contact?
Part 4: The Claims Team and the Litigation Process
Part 5: The Emotional/Psychological Stress of Being Sued
Part 6: Personal Analysis and Concerns About the Lawsuit
Part 7: The Aftermath of Being Sued and Lessons Learned

Articles

The Psychological and Emotional Impact of Being Sued
Surviving the Aftershocks of Malpractice Litigation
How to Survive A Malpractice Suit
How to Channel Your Anger into Winning Your Claim