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Malpractice lawsuit costs still a huge issue for Pennsylvania

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:18:25 +0000

PennLive.com, PA
Skyrocketing insurance premiums sparked by rampant medical malpractice lawsuit abuse has been the driving force behind the majority of these closures. Yet, Governor Rendell recently declared that Pennsylvania’s malpractice lawsuit abuse crisis is over. …

State’s medical malpractice

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:15:16 +0000

Daily Press, VA
In its report on Dr. Stephen Plotnick of Virginia Beach, the state Board of Medicine relates the cases of Patients A through U, a litany of medical misery. Plotnick specialized in treating pain, often with potent drugs with a potential for abuse and …

Abusive Lawsuits A Real Problem

admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:03:44 +0000

San Angelo Standard Times, TX – Jan 21, 2009

According to a poll conducted by the United States Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, the vast majority of voters believe junk lawsuits remain a serious problem in the United States. Nearly 80 percent said that if Congress expands opportunities to sue, it will have a negative impact on the country’s economy.

Lawsuit Abuse Harms Maryland Economy

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:01:59 +0000

Baltimore Examiner, MD
Baltimore City is quickly becoming a haven for out-of-control personal injury lawyers seeking multimillion-dollar jackpot verdicts in questionable cases.