Study Questions Claims Texas Malpractice Cap Brought in More Doctors

Caps on what a medical malpractice victim can claim remain controversial because they can mean it's not worth lawyers taking on som cases in states that have a cap, even when a patient has suffered considerable harm. Texas imposed one of the most severe caps on what a victim of medical malpractice can claim in the country in 2003, following claims lawsuits were leading doctors to quit the profession in the state. And while supporters of the reform have pointed to an influx of doctors into th...
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