General Liability Insurance protects your small business against claims of third-party bodily injury and property damage, reputational harm and advertising injury. It covers medical bills, repair costs & legal fees.
Medical malpractice insurance is a type of professional liability insurance that protects healthcare professionals from claims of medical negligence or malpractice that results in injury or death. It covers your defense and any settlement costs.
Commercial Auto Insurance covers your cars, trucks, and vans used in your business. It covers the costs from vehicle damage in collisions, theft, vandalism and weather damage. It also covers medical expenses for to injured parties.
Workers Compensation covers your employees' medical costs and lost wages while recovering from a work-related injury or illness. The employee gives up the right to sue your company in return for receiving cash and benefits from Workers Compensation. In some states it’s mandatory for businesses!
Why do Mental Health Practitioners need insurance?
Health professionals in this industry diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders brought about by stress or substance abuse. These professionals may practice privately or in facilities such as a hospital.
A mental health practitioner's primary concern is the overall well-being of others. Despite this, they work closely with unstable which is another set of risks. Even if you are very careful with patients, there will come a time where you cannot control the situation. Lawsuits are possible, even if you've done a great job in treating your patients. When this happens, insurance can help you. Your insurance will save your business and personal assets from unnecessary and costly lawsuit expenses by paying for covered risks. Therefore, you won't have any out-of-pocket expenses which mean you can focus more on your business.
What risks do Mental Health Practitioners face?
Mental health practitioners face a unique set of risks, below are some examples:
How much does Mental Health Practitioners insurance cost?
There is no fixed cost of insurance for mental health practitioners as insurance companies will rely on the size of your business, the number of employees you have, the coverage needed and many other factors. If you want to know the cost of your insurance policies, simply apply for an instant, free quote online or talk to our insurance experts directly.