Californians May See a Big Change in Medical Malpractice Law Which Would Increase Pain and Suffering Compensation for Victims of Malpractice
The Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) of 1975 may be revised. This law capped the recovery victims could receive in medical malpractice lawsuits. MICRA was intended to lower medical malpractice liability insurance premiums for healthcare providers in that state by decreasing their potential tort liability. Non-economic damages are limited to $250,000. Non-economic damages include claims… Read More »