Tort Reform refers to proposed legislation that would limit law suits and/or establish monetary caps on damages awarded.
Fast Facts:
- Proposed reform limits for lost wages compensation is $250,000
- "Loser pays" policy would hold the plaintiff responsible for the defendent's legal fees if the court rules in favor of the defense
Tort Reform Background
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Is the government working on tort reform for the health care industry?(2 Answers)
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Tort reform is already a major issue in any civil trial. Here's a law article that addresses exactly that and how it will affect cases: http://www ...
What are the major costs in health care?(1 Answer)
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The major costs for the healthcare industry are insurance and Emergency Departments. Because they must treat everyone who shows up at the doors, Emergency Rooms are impacted with ...
Do Americans want free health care enough to protest for it? Only pro-insurance groups have had luck getting international attention.(1 Answer)
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I think you'd be hard-pressed to find people who don't want genuinely free health care. The problem is that nothing is free. Employer-paid health insurance is ...
