Category Archives: Hospital Professional Liability
Comparing MICRA to Areas Around the Country
It has long been said that California’s MICRA bill is the standard to which many other states strive to reach with tort reform. But what are the actual numbers? Is MICRA really that much better than currrent legislation in other areas … Continue reading
MICRA Under Attack
Trial lawyers in California are pushing to raise the cap on non-economic damages to as high as $ 1 million. The California Medical Association reports that even an increase of $500,000 would raise California health care costs by $7.9 billion … Continue reading
Study Shows Mediation Reduces Hospital Professional Liability Insurance Claims
A study shows that mediation reduces costs for hospital professional liability insurance claims and may help employment practices liability insurance. Any lawsuit can be a long drawn out process for both plaintiffs and defendants in a case. As a result, … Continue reading
