MedMal Platform
Rasn Law Firm and Legal Consultations offers you the first platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia specialized in medical malpractice cases — MedMal, a legal protection platform with annual memberships designed to protect you as a healthcare practitioner (physician or non-physician) in medical malpractice claims and related insurance demands. The platform also covers labor cases and employment contracts, all with the aim of safeguarding your rights and defending you through a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers.
- Legal expertise in medical malpractice and labor law cases.
- Comprehensive legal consultations covering all stages.
- Legal representation before general courts, labor courts, and insurance violations and disputes committees.
- Specialized services for healthcare practitioners to protect their rights in medical malpractice and labor-related issues.
- As part of the MedMal annual membership, labor cases and employment contract consultations are fully included.
Our Mission
We understand the value of a healthcare practitioner’s time. Our goal is to protect your rights efficiently through seamless communication, service requests, and centralized management of all your medical malpractice and labor-related cases via the platform — ensuring top-quality legal services.
Our Specialty
We possess the necessary expertise in providing legal consultations, representation, and advocacy before general and labor courts, as well as the committees handling insurance-related disputes and violations. This includes all pre- and post-litigation procedures, such as appeals and judicial petitions.
- Our legal team is committed to fully protecting members’ rights at every stage of the case.
- We begin by providing legal consultation and opinions from the earliest signs of a potential complaint.
- Legal advice is comprehensive and covers all phases of legal proceedings.
- We follow up on insurance claims to ensure coverage for medical malpractice incidents.
Available Memberships
The membership acts as an annual legal fee agreement subject to specific terms and conditions. Legal services are provided based on the type of membership selected, as follows:
Unlimited Membership (Annual):
Covers all medical malpractice and labor cases during the membership period for the membership fee only — with no additional charges. This includes full legal services such as legal consultations, representation, defense, litigation, and the preparation of all necessary documents (e.g., defense memoranda and appeal briefs) before general courts, labor courts, and the Committees for Resolution of Insurance Disputes and Violations, in matters related to medical malpractice and employment contracts of the member.
Fee: 34,500 SAR.
Fixed-Price Membership (Annual):
Provides legal services during the membership period at fixed and reasonable rates. This includes:
- Legal Consultations: Any consultation related to medical malpractice or employment contracts, whether at the time of subscription or during the complaint or pre-litigation stages, such as reviewing employment contracts, assisting with practitioner statements, or matters related to malpractice insurance (included in the membership).
- Reconciliation Stage (via Taradhi Platform”): For labor cases (initiated by either the employee or employer) or medical malpractice cases (filed by the patient), after the regional health compliance department completes its procedures and before the case is filed with the competent court through the Ministry of Justice’s “Taradhi” platform — MedMal will appoint a lawyer to represent the member’s interests in reaching a settlement. Fee: 575 SAR.
- Trial Stage – First Instance General Court: If the dispute is not resolved during reconciliation, MedMal will assign a specialized lawyer to represent, defend, and prepare the necessary documents (e.g., defense memoranda) before the First Instance Court. Fee: 2,300 SAR.
- Appeal Stage – Court of Appeal: If a ruling is issued by the first instance court and the member wishes to file an appeal or respond to one, MedMal will assign a lawyer to represent, defend, and prepare the necessary appeal brief and supporting documents. Fee: 2,300 SAR.
- Compensation for Malicious (Frivolous) Lawsuits: If a judgment is issued in favor of the member and the patient’s or employer’s claim is deemed malicious, MedMal will appoint a lawyer to represent, defend, and file the compensation claim. Fee: 15% of the compensation amount awarded to the member.
- Claim from the Insurance Company – First Instance Committee for Insurance Disputes: If, unfortunately, a judgment is issued against the member (our client) to compensate the patient and the insurance company refuses to cover the amount, MedMal will appoint a lawyer to represent, defend, and prepare the claim documents, including a petition to compel payment and cover legal fees. Fee: 2,300 SAR.
- Appeal Stage – Insurance Disputes Committees (second Instant): If a judgment is issued by the First Instance Committee and is appealed, MedMal will appoint a lawyer to represent, defend, and prepare the necessary appeal documentation. Fee: 2,300 SAR.
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Choose the membership that suits you
Fixed-Price Membership
1,150 SAR Yearly
- Legal Consultations: (Membership Fee)
- Reconciliation Stage "Taradhi Platform": 575 SAR.
- Trial Stage at the (General\Labor) Court of First Instance "Primary": 2,300 SAR.
- Trial Stage at the (General\Labor) Courts of Second Instance "Appeal": 2,300 SAR.
- Claim for Compensation for Malicious (Frivolous) Lawsuits: 15% of the amount you will receive from the compensation amount.
- Claim from the Insurance Company - First Instance Committees for Insurance Disputes: 2,300 SAR.
- Appeal Stage - Insurance Disputes Committees (Second Instance): 2,300 SAR.
Unlimited Membership
34,500 SAR Yearly
- Legal Consultations: (Membership Fee)
- Reconciliation Stage "Taradhi Platform": (Membership Fee)
- Trial Stage at the (General\Labor) Court of First Instance "Primary": (Membership Fee).
- Trial Stage at the (General\Labor) Courts of Second Instance "Appeal": (Membership Fee).
- Claim for Compensation for Malicious (Frivolous) Lawsuits: (Membership Fee).
- Claim from the Insurance Company - First Instance Committees for Insurance Disputes: (Membership Fee).
- Appeal Stage - Insurance Disputes Committees (Second Instance): (Membership Fee).
FAQ
Rasen is a professional Saudi limited liability company registered with the Ministry of Commerce and licensed by the Ministry of Justice. It was established by a group of legal experts in various fields, and the firm focuses on building trust and establishing lasting relationships with its clients through high-quality service delivery. To ensure this quality, we provide our services through a team of skilled specialists in the offered services, and we apply international standards to deliver our services with the utmost professionalism. We have a distinguished group of practicing and specialized lawyers with extensive experience in various fields to provide legal services.
We recognize the need for healthcare practitioners to have legal support regarding medical errors. Our goal is to protect their rights effectively, ensuring easy communication and service requests, while allowing them to manage all their medical error-related cases through the platform, which guarantees the quality of services provided.
Creating such a platform is a significant step toward legal support and improving the legal environment for healthcare practitioners for several reasons, including:
1. Providing legal knowledge to help healthcare practitioners understand their rights and obligations.
2. Enabling them to manage their cases more effectively.
3. Access to specialized advice from lawyers experienced in medical error cases, providing appropriate legal support in disputes.
4. Simplifying legal procedures, as the platform streamlines the process of providing consultations and representing healthcare practitioners in lawsuits and claims.
5. Offering balanced legal care to support practitioners in protecting their reputation and professional rights.
6. Facilitating the exchange of experiences and guidance, helping practitioners learn from others' experiences and apply acquired lessons.
7. Risk management through legal advice and guidance to avoid such risks before errors occur.
8. The platform provides legal resources and information, such as document templates and procedures, assisting practitioners in preparing their cases better.
9. Facilitating communication between practitioners and various legal authorities, enhancing collaboration and expediting dispute resolution.
10. The platform will provide emotional support for practitioners who may face significant stress due to medical error cases.
11. By effectively addressing medical errors and protecting rights, the platform enhances the quality of healthcare and reduces harmful incidents, indirectly supporting patients' rights.
A medical error is any action or decision taken by a healthcare practitioner that leads to harm or negative consequences for the patient, including errors in diagnosis, treatment, or medical procedures.
Types of medical errors include:
- Diagnostic errors (such as failure to correctly diagnose a condition).
- Treatment errors (such as administering the wrong treatment).
- Errors during surgical procedures.
- Negligence (such as delays in providing treatment).
- Unprofessional errors (such as practicing without a license).
Penalties may include:
- Civil liability and financial compensation for the patient.
- Disciplinary penalty with fines up to 10,000 riyals.
- Revocation of the professional license.
- Criminal penalties that may include imprisonment for up to 6 months or fines reaching 100,000 riyals.
To protect yourself, you can subscribe to one of the MedMal memberships, which will assist you with:
- Complying with medical practice standards.
- Accurately verifying diagnoses and treatments.
- Regularly updating your knowledge and training.
- Adhering strictly to local laws and regulations.
If you are a member of the MedMal platform, the platform will provide all necessary legal services, such as:
- Appointing a specialized lawyer in medical error cases.
- Serving as a reference for gathering documents and information related to the legal issues regarding medical errors.
- Representing you and preparing all necessary petitions and replies, among other documents.
Yes, healthcare institutions may be responsible for ensuring a safe environment and proper medical care, not just the individual practitioner. Therefore, we do not advise relying solely on the institution's lawyer where you work due to potential conflicts of interest, as they may represent both the institution and you in the same case.
If you are a member of the MedMal platform, you will appoint a lawyer to represent you and prove your non-responsibility based on:
- Providing supporting evidence for proper practice.
- Submitting reports from medical committees or experts.
- Demonstrating adherence to accepted professional standards.
If you are a healthcare practitioner faced with a medical error lawsuit, you may also have legal rights, especially if your non-responsibility is proven. The platform will guide you through the necessary steps.
Medical malpractice insurance can provide some protection for healthcare practitioners from the financial burdens associated with lawsuits arising from medical errors; however, it does not eliminate the necessity of hiring a specialized lawyer in medical malpractice cases. Here are some points that clarify this:
- Insurance can cover legal costs and amounts paid as compensation, which alleviates the financial burden on the practitioner.
- Hiring a specialized lawyer in medical malpractice ensures that the practitioner receives accurate and appropriate legal advice, as the lawyer will have the necessary expertise to deal with the intricacies of medical cases.
- Appointing a dedicated lawyer helps ensure that the healthcare practitioner's rights are well protected during the legal process. For instance, a lawyer specializing in medical malpractice can handle negotiation processes regarding settlements outside of court, which can often be more effective.
Based on the above, while medical malpractice insurance provides a degree of financial security, it is crucial for healthcare practitioners to have a specialized lawyer to ensure they receive the necessary legal support in case of any issues related to medical errors.
