Legislation that would limit damages for medical malpractice passed the House on Thursday for the third consecutive year. The bill, approved by a vote of 230-194, would cap awards for pain and suffering at $250,000, and would in many cases cap punitive damages at $250,000. Supporters of the caps say they will stabilize malpractice insurance premiums, but opponents say victims of malpractice would be prevented from obtaining fair compensation for their injuries.
July 29, 2005 at 12:00 AM
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Legislation that would limit damages for medical malpractice passed the House on Thursday for the third consecutive year.
The bill, approved by a vote of 230-194, would cap awards for pain and suffering at $250,000. There would be no limit on economic damages, which provide reimbursement for such expenses as medical bills and lost wages. Finally, the bill would in many cases cap punitive damages at $250,000.
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