Liability problems make the medical profession not very appealing
Although there have been tort reform changes in many states across the United States with damages caps set, nevertheless the problem of high insurance premiums and large settlements in negligence cases still plagues many doctors. In fact a careful... Read MoreWho benefits from a class action lawsuit- trial lawyers!
Whoever invented the class action lawsuit is probably sipping martinis on his or her 200 foot yacht. The class action gimmick seems to be the lawsuit of choice and it is earning trial lawyers a pretty penny under the guise of consumer protection. Read MoreAmerica's Ongoing Tort Litigation Nightmare
When companies break the law or produce a defective product, they should, and are, held accountable. But the problem with our nation’s tort system is that so often companies are punished when they haven’t done anything wrong – sometimes to the tun... Read MoreNew law puts ambulance chasers in the hot seat
No matter when we turn on our televisions, we always seem to see the same monotonous commercials featuring some personal injury lawyers promising thousands of dollars in damages to victims of an accident. Read MoreRecent lawsuits in Valley test state's new anti-barratry law
In mid-December, a 56-year-old man was injured in a car wreck in Hidalgo County. He gave his cell phone number to the McAllen police officers who responded and to emergency room personnel at Edinburg Regional Medical Center, where he received trea... Read MoreBitten by lawsuit 'sharks'
A Brooklyn firm that advances money to plaintiffs in anticipation of winning their lawsuits charges interest rates that would make a loan shark blush, court papers reveal. LawBuck$, based in Borough Park, is demanding $116,000 to repay $4,000 in l... Read MoreBarratry suit names Corpus lawyers
Three months after the state's tough new anti-barratry law took effect, a lawsuit has been filed accusing two South Texas lawyers of trying to force their San Antonio office manager to illegally solicit cases. Read More‘Role model’ Martin earns highest Scout honor
Ruben Martin might not have earned all the badges necessary to become an Eagle Scout, but his dedication to East Texas made him the top Scout. Martin was presented with the Distinguished Citizens Good Turn Award on Thursday afternoon at the Pin... Read MoreColorado man sues Topeka-area couple he kidnapped
DENVER- A Kansas couple is asking a judge to dismiss a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a suburban Denver man who held them hostage while fleeing from authorities. Read MoreLTE: Re: Nov. 21 editorial, "Lawsuits inevitable; city should weigh all options."
As the state's leading voice of citizens and businesses that support lawsuit reform, Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse of Central Texas appreciates the focus on a critical issue hitting the pocketbooks of small businesses and large city governments a... Read MoreOpinion: Limits on class-action suits good for courts
Imagine that you get a congratulatory note in the mail because you won a multimillion-dollar settlement in a class-action lawsuit. Only problem is, you didn’t even know you were involved in the case, so what does your victory mean for you? You... Read MoreTort reform benefits speak for themselves
You could almost set your watch to the intervals when people who oppose smart, common-sense legal reforms release "reports" that rely on doctored data to back up their narrow view that legal reforms have been bad for health care in Texas. But the ... Read MoreAustin's bill for outside lawyers: $6.8 million over nearly six years
Austin city officials have spent more than $6 million in almost six years for outside attorneys to litigate cases an added expense that often arises when the city gets sued. Read More
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