Since passing tort reform in 2004, Mississippi has seen the number of medical malpractice claims plummet by 91 percent from its peak. The state’s largest medical liability insurer dropped its premiums by 42 percent, and has offered an additional 20 percent rebate each year since tort reform went into effect.
Why aren't more people talking about the success of Mississippi's Tort Reform legislation? I listened to MS Governor Haley Barbour today on the radio and Tort Reform has made a dramatic impact on his state. This is a part of healthcare reform upon which we should be able to build a consensus---unless trial lawyers (who have the most to lose from this legislation) have government officials in their pockets.
Here are some other links that give information on Tort Reform:
