The Medical Malpractice Myth - a book on medical malpractice injuries and tort reform

Medical Malpractice Myths and "Tort Reform"

The Medical Malpractice Myth, by Tom Baker, Director of the Insurance Law Center at University of Connecticut, disputes common medical malpractice myths (often central to tort reform legislation campaigns) with facts. The book provides research proving the following:

  • Medical malpractice is an epidemic and a leading cause of death in the US
  • Medical malpractice suits are rare, and are very rarely frivolous
  • Malpractice insurance premiums aren't unreasonably high
  • Rising insurance costs are not closely related to litigation
  • Doctors are not leaving their practices as a result of negligence claims
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Trial Guides Distributes United Policyholders' Disaster Recovery Handbook

Trial Guides Distributes United Policyholders' Disaster Recovery Handbook

Trial Guides is now distributing The Disaster Recovery Handbook & Household Inventory Guide, a guidebook for insurance policyholders by United Policyholders. The book is the first-ever guide to preparing for and recovering from a natural disaster, written by survivors for survivors, along with expert advice from trusted consumer advocates and personal finance professionals.
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