In our 2009 medical malpractice research, we’ve been asking jurors who they trust more, doctors or nurses. The results are eye-opening:
Of the hundreds of jurors we interviewed nationwide, 63% of those who trust nurses more supported the plaintiff.
On the other hand, only 43% of those who trust doctors more end up siding with the plaintiff.
Jurors who trust doctors and nurses “the same” backed the plaintiff even less frequently—40%.
Incorporating this question into voir dire efforts could “red flag” jurors naturally predisposed to support plaintiffs in medmal litigation.
Contact us if you are interested in hearing more about this or other findings from our juror database. Or, if you would like a full, in-person presentation of our findings, let us know.
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