Why medical malpractice caps should be raised in Colorado – Examiner.com

Examiner.com MYTH #1: It is easy to file a medical malpractice suit. In fact, it is very difficult (and expensive) to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Most lawyers will not take on a medical malpractice case unless the damages are high and the liability is … Topics: award, case, claim, Colorado, court, damages, fee, injury, [...]

Bill on malpractice-suit cap returns

Denver Post, CO By Tim Hoover After failing in 2008, supporters of legislation to allow injured patients more money in medical malpractice lawsuits are trying again this year — with only five weeks left in the session. But unlike last year, the bill will not be … … >>> Rest of the Story Topics: Injured, law, [...]

Nevada court addresses medical malpractice backlog

San Jose Mercury News,  USA AP LAS VEGAS—The Nevada Supreme Court is taking steps to resolve a backlog of medical malpractice lawsuits through a “settlement marathon” in May. Court spokesman Bill Gang says teams of two senior judges will be assigned to conduct settlement … … >>> Rest of the Story Topics: court, judge, law, [...]

Drug Lawsuits Are Necessary For Public Safety

Detroit Free Press, United States - Feb 3, 2009 If political influence is measured by the amount of money contributed, then the pharmaceutical industry is in a league of its own. Sally Pipes claims that $136 million of contributions from trial attorneys is evidence of an attempt to curry favor. She fails to mention that the pharmaceutical [...]