Caps on damages in medical malpractice cases have existed since the 1970s and were made more draconian in 2003 with the passage of Chapter 74. The Constitutional amendment passed thereafter, which allowed limits on damages in both injury and death cases.

Nonetheless, there are a few ways to ensure compensation for injured patients and for the families of those killed by malpractice.

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