Nevada Appeal, Carson City, NV (Associated Press) - Apr 7, 2009
...Proponents of the bill said existing state law protects doctors who harm patients by limiting damage awards in medical malpractice suits to $350,000. The bill would remove that limit in cases of “gross negligence.” It also would expand the time in which an effected patient or family member could sue...
Nevadans ask lawmakers to remove medical liability limit
Reno Gazette-Journal, NV - Apr 7, 2009
...The hearing was the latest in an ongoing medical malpractice skirmish that has often pitted patients and lawyers against doctors and insurance companies...
Bill raises Oregon malpractice cap
The Oregonian, Portland, OR - Apr 6, 2009
...The House voted 50-8 in favor of the bill, which dramatically increases the old cap of $200,000. Senate Bill 311 now goes to Gov. Ted Kulongoski for his signature. All no votes came from Republicans...
Opinion - Glorianne Scott: Why medical malpractice caps should be raised in Colorado
Denver Legal News Examiner, Denver, CO - Apr 6, 2009
...While we may associate medical malpractice lawsuits with unwarranted attacks on poor defenseless Dr. McDreamy, actual malpractice cases stem from negligent actions that result in extreme suffering and economic loss for the victims...
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