The Insidious Myth of Tort Reform | Medical Malpractice
We all have the right to safety, to know that if we are harmed, those responsible will be held accountable, regardless of their occupation. For years, insurance companies and lobbyists have tried to sway state legislators and the public to adopt tort reform to supposedly bring down health care costs and prevent doctors from fleeing […]
Tort Reform Limiting Medical Malpractice Awards in Texas: It Ain’t Workin’
Health care costs in Texas did not drop after passage of a 2003 constitutional amendment limiting medical malpractice awards, despite promises made to voters by tort reform supporters. According to Mary Ann Roser of the American-Statesman, the results of a highly-regarded study by several researchers, including University of Texas law professor Charles Silver, showed that […]