Back to Search Start Over

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES CAPS.

Authors :
Edwards, Amanda
Source :
Harvard Journal on Legislation. Winter2006, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p213-230. 18p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Examines the origin of medical malpractice non-economic damages caps and its impact on minorities and women in the U.S. in 2006. Efforts of the Congress to address concerns surrounding medical malpractice litigation, insurance rates and the retention of physicians; Damage-related provisions that were included in previous medical malpractice tort reform bills; Significant amendments to Assembly Bill 1xx.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0017808X
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Harvard Journal on Legislation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
20862138