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The insurance industry argues that weakening our legal system will strengthen the economy and improve access to health care. This is incorrect. The tort system ensures that the costs of injuries are borne by those who cause them, thus compensating victims and deterring unsafe conduct. Data shows: (1) doctors are not leaving states with high malpractice premiums; (2) unsuccessful lawsuits (often termed “frivolous”) have little impact on health care costs; (3) lawsuit filings have decreased since 1992, and that the median jury award for personal injury cases fell 30 percent between 2000 and 2002.
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