Policyholder Services


Resources

If a lawsuit is filed against you, OMIC and assigned defense counsel will require your participation and expertise to best represent your interests. In order to help you understand and cope with the legal process, OMIC has created resources for you. 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

 

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Six reasons OMIC is the best choice for ophthalmologists in America.

Consistent return of premium.

Publicly-traded insurance companies exist to make profits for shareholders while physician-owned carriers often return profits to their policyholders. Don’t underestimate this benefit; it can add up to tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your career. OMIC has one of the most generous dividend programs for ophthalmologists and has returned more than $90 Million to our members through dividends.

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