Reverse the Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages in Maryland


Reverse the Caps on Medical Malpractice Damages in Maryland
The Issue
Over the years, Maryland has established caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits, essentially limiting the amount a plaintiff can receive. These caps are unfair and don't accurately represent the pain and suffering that victims of medical malpractice experience. Since 2008, the cap has increased only slightly each year, not matching the rate of inflation or the increase in cost of living (source: Maryland Department of Legislative Services). While caps are set with the intention of stabilizing medical malpractice insurance rates and the overall health care system, they put unfair burdens on victims. By reversing these caps, we can ensure victims of medical malpractice in Maryland are justly compensated. It's time to put patients first. Please sign this petition to urge lawmakers to reverse the caps on medical malpractice damages in Maryland.
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The Issue
Over the years, Maryland has established caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice suits, essentially limiting the amount a plaintiff can receive. These caps are unfair and don't accurately represent the pain and suffering that victims of medical malpractice experience. Since 2008, the cap has increased only slightly each year, not matching the rate of inflation or the increase in cost of living (source: Maryland Department of Legislative Services). While caps are set with the intention of stabilizing medical malpractice insurance rates and the overall health care system, they put unfair burdens on victims. By reversing these caps, we can ensure victims of medical malpractice in Maryland are justly compensated. It's time to put patients first. Please sign this petition to urge lawmakers to reverse the caps on medical malpractice damages in Maryland.
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Petition created on August 8, 2024