Vote No on Proposition 46

Supporters of Proposition 46 on the Nov. 4 ballot must think the California voter is really stupid. Proposition 46 is a measure put on the ballot by trial lawyers who want to raise the limit on noneconomic damages in malpractice cases. But the proponents must have...

Malpractice Caps in Flux in Florida

Less than 4 months after the Florida Supreme Court struck down the state’s wrongful death non-economic damages cap, the fate of the state’s personal injury medical malpractice award limit may also be in jeopardy. The state’s highest court heard oral arguments in June...

A Case for Malpractice Reform

The medical malpractice process was designed to allow fair and just compensation when a patient is harmed through negligent health care; it is an important part of our health care system. Ideally, it would function smoothly, bringing prompt justice to those who have...

Doctors Spend More Time in the Courtroom Than the Classroom

Medical malpractice suits are time consuming and emotionally draining. The average physician spends more time—about 11 percent of his or her career—embroiled in malpractice litigation than it takes to complete medical school. Most claims consume two years prior to...