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Originally Posted by Clodfobble
I have heard, however, that in states where they have capped the maximum value a malpractice suit can pay out to a victim, it has had the unintended consequence of increasing malpractice suits, because now the lawyers have to file more cases to keep the same income.
There need to be harsher, direct penalties for lawyers who bring frivolous lawsuits, not just having the case thrown out.
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I don't know about that. I would like to see some stats on it. The bottom line is that malpractice insurance is VERY expensive. And if you have a specialty it is even more expensive. If you want to work they have you by the balls. But the system, in this respect, has you hostage. In some cases the choice of who you can buy your insurance from is very limited.