Medical attorney, I would like to know in detail about a voluntary settlement.

Hello. This is a medical attorney of Daeryun (Limited) Law Firm.

A voluntary settlement refers to a procedure in which a patient and a medical institution directly negotiate, without the intervention of a third party, to conclude a dispute.

In other words, it is a method in which the hospital and the patient decide the terms of the settlement themselves, without litigation or administrative measures.

It is mainly used in cases where the scale of the harm is not large or the legal liability is not greatly contested.

The hospital proposes a certain monetary compensation through an internal review or the advice of a medical attorney, and if the patient agrees to it, the settlement is established.

The advantages of a voluntary settlement are that the procedure is simple and the time to resolve the dispute is short, and that both the hospital and the patient can reduce unnecessary litigation costs and time.

However, there are a few points to be cautious about.

Because the criteria for calculating the settlement amount are not clear, there is a possibility that the hospital will accept unfavorable terms, and a concluded settlement cannot be easily canceled merely on the ground of a simple mistake or a change of heart.

Therefore, even when proceeding with a voluntary settlement, it is safe to receive a legal review in advance.

Please confirm the details regarding the settlement of a medical incident through a consultation with a medical attorney.