Today is day three of our series on “Five Myths of Medical Malpractice,” presented by our Chicago injury and wrongful death attorneys. Time for Myth #3: Medical Negligence Myth #3: Doctors are Fleeing Numerous studies, including a recent study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research, has debunked the argument that doctors are “fleeing”… Read More
Myths of Medical Malpractice: Drives Up Health Care Costs (Part II)
As noted in yesterday’s post, each day this week our Chicago personal injury lawyers are addressing one of Five Myths of Medical Negligence, as reported earlier this month by the American Association for Justice. Here is Myth #2: Medical Negligence Myth #2: Malpractice Claims Drive Up Health Care Costs There is no question that the… Read More
Myths of Medical Malpractice: ‘Frivolous’ Lawsuits (Part One)
During this time of intense health care reform in Congress — with the House having passed a health care reform bill without major draconian medical liability reform, and the Senate soon to begin its debate over a bill — it’s time for experienced personal injury lawyers to separate truth from fiction when it comes to… Read More
Health Courts in Medical Malpractice Cases Contrary to Civil Justice System
Health care reform has taken a major step forward in recent weeks. Fortunately for victims of medical malpractice, the latest bills coming out of the House and Senate do not include some of the most severe pieces of tort reform legislation being pushed by the insurance lobby, including caps on awards for “non-economic” damages, such… Read More
Passen Comments on Medical Peer Review Abuse in Malpractice Context
Medical malpractice reform, part of a larger “tort reform” effort, remains a hotly debated issue as health care continues to take front and center. Various reforms have been offered and continue to be debated. One such tort reform measure, which has gone under the radar while receiving steady traction, has been the creation of medical… Read More
‘Defensive Medicine’ Saves Lives
Part of the push for medical malpractice tort reform as part of the overall Health Care Reform package is the argument that medical liability reform will reduce the practice of “defensive medicine” — the practice of doctors ordering “unnecessary” tests because the doctor is afraid of missing a diagnosis, and then being found to have… Read More
Study: Medical Liability Reform Has No Impact on Health Care Costs, Including Insurance Premiums
According to a recent study concerning medical liability reform conducted by the Americans for Insurance Reform (AIR), a coalition of nearly 100 consumer and public interest groups around the country, there is no correlation between medical malpractice reform and decreases in insurance rates for doctors. The study concludes that there is “absolutely no reason to… Read More
Medical Malpractice Tort Reform: What About Patients’ Rights?
The health care debate continues to take center stage as Congress returns from break. Along with calls for a “public” option or a “cooperative” option, fingers are once again being pointed at tort reform, specifically medical malpractice reform. Unfortunately, the discussion has centered around medical malpractice attorneys and medical professionals, rather than the real parties… Read More
Fate of Illinois Medical Malpractice Tort Reform Act to be Decided by Supreme Court
As discussed in a previous post, Illinois personal injury lawyers nervously await a ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court, which will decide the fate of the Malpractice Reform Act of 2005 (“Act”). The Act caps jury awards for pain and suffering and other non-liquidated damages in medical malpractice lawsuits at $500,000 against physicians and $1… Read More
