Steven Bondi, JD, MD, FAAP

At AAP 2026, Stephen Bondi, JD, MD, FAAP, outlined steps pediatricians should take after receiving notice of a malpractice claim.

Stephen Bondi, JD, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric malpractice risks and the importance of relationships and communication when adverse events occur.

Pediatricians are less likely than other specialties to be sued, but when losing or settling a suit, their payouts are among the highest. Here’s what to expect if you get sued.