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The Cost of Lawsuits


63: Percentage of people who favor legislation limiting awards on pain and suffering damages in malpractice lawsuits against doctors. "Health Care Agenda for the New Congress," Kaiser Family Foundation Study, January 11, 2005

$246 billion: Cost of the U.S. tort system in 2003, which translates to $845 per person. "U.S. Tort Costs: 2004 Update," Tillinghast Towers Perrin, January 7, 2005

Nearly 100: Number of doctors forced to quit practicing in Virginia due to the medical malpractice crisis in the state. "Discussions set on tort reform," The Washington Times, January 19, 2005

Source Sick of Lawsuits



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