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September 2023 Newsletter

Liability reform returns to Georgia legislative agenda New advocacy efforts in Georgia have elevated the importance of medical liability reform, adding it to a list of business and patient-focused priorities this legislative session. Nearly 20 years ago, the state...

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Current Medical Liability Laws

Damage Caps None – Constitution prohibits limiting recoverable damages
Joint Liability Reform Yes. Defendants are responsible only for their proportionate share of negligence, except where co- defendants act in concert or a person is an agent or servant of a party, or violations of duties created under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act.
Collateral Source Reform Collateral Source Rule applies.
Discretionary in cases of medical malpractice. Defendant may submit evidence of collateral sources of payment and claimant may submit evidence of amount paid to secure benefits.
Attorney Fees Limited No. But at the request of any party the court shall review the reasonableness of each party’s attorney’s fees.
Periodic Payments Permitted Found unconstitutional Smith v. Myers, 887 P.2d 541 (Ariz. 1994).