Those sites offer general profiles, but can also supply information like malpractice judgments and disciplinary actions.

Perry's focus in Texas has been on tort reform, signing a bill in 2003 which restricted non-economic damages in medical malpractice judgments.

The Court also ruled that a doctor's liability for an unpaid malpractice judgment was wiped out along with his other personal debts when he filed for bankruptcy.

The newly approved amendment to the Florida Constitution would automatically revoke the medical license of any doctor hit with three malpractice judgments.

"We'll appeal, just like we did the malpractice judgment."

The second motion that I have filed is to amend the record on appeal of the malpractice judgment," Randolph said.

He also has numerous medical malpractice judgments against him.

Insurance companies also must report malpractice judgments against doctors they cover.

Professionals like physicians may face malpractice judgments that could force them to tap resources beyond insurance.

In some states, such as New York and Virginia, you'll also be able to see whether a doctor has had any malpractice judgments or settlements against him.