I have a question for a medical law office. Does proceeding with the medical dispute mediation procedure cost a great deal?

From the perspective of a medical law office, the medical dispute mediation procedure is a system that can be used at a relatively low cost, and there is little need to hesitate over mediation because of the cost burden.

When applying for medical dispute mediation through the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency, a fee is incurred, but the basic fee is set at 22,000 won, and it is structured so that additional amounts are added only according to a fixed standard based on the amount in dispute.

For example, if the amount in dispute is 5 million won or less, only the basic fee is payable, and even if it exceeds 5 million won, 20 won or 10 won is added per 10,000 won of the excess amount, so it is rare for the total cost to exceed several hundred thousand won.

In addition, recipients of basic livelihood benefits, persons of distinguished service to the State and their bereaved families, and persons with disabilities who meet certain standards may receive a fee exemption or reduction, so the actual burden may be even lower.

Meanwhile, dispute mediation through the Korea Consumer Agency can be used without a fee, but it must first go through a damage relief procedure, so it may not be suitable depending on the nature of the case.

Because the choice of mediation body and the response strategy may differ according to the content of the medical accident, the scale of the damage, and the difficulty of proof, it is important to receive accurate guidance on the cost structure and procedure through a consultation with a medical law office from the early stage and to organize the direction of the process.