08/31/2026
You weigh malpractice risk by your own clinical decisions. But your exposure doesn’t stop there.
Vicarious liability can hold practice owners and organizations responsible for the negligent actions of employees, supervised providers, and others acting on their behalf, even when you weren’t directly involved. Strong hiring, training, supervision, and the right coverage can help reduce it.
Understand how it works before a claim tests it: https://blog.oumchiropractor.com/en/blog/vicarious-liability-in-malpractice-insurance-understanding-the-risks