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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: puborectalis who wrote (34844)7/15/2008 5:35:54 PM
From: Ann Corrigan  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 224750
 
You testify in court during medical malpractice trials?



To: puborectalis who wrote (34844)7/15/2008 6:11:50 PM
From: longnshort  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 224750
 
Everyone of Edwards was, he relied on stupid jurors



To: puborectalis who wrote (34844)7/15/2008 7:25:39 PM
From: lorne  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 224750
 
....."The frivolous suits have dramatically decreased over the last decade."....

I remember President Bush speaking of ways to end frivolous suits against doctors...could this be the reason?



To: puborectalis who wrote (34844)7/15/2008 7:34:32 PM
From: lorne  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 224750
 
Bet you like President Bush now huh?

......"There are some poor doctors out there practicing that need wake-up calls via lawsuits.The frivolous suits have dramatically decreased over the last decade"....

President Bush Renews Call For Tort Reform, Says 'Frivolous' Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Drive Up Health Care Costs
Article Date: 12 Feb 2007 - 19:00 PDT
medicalnewstoday.com
...." President Bush has renewed his call for nationwide tort reform, but federal legislation addressing medical malpractice lawsuits is unlikely to pass while Democrats hold the majority in Congress, the Chicago Tribune reports. Bush in Illinois last week said, "I'm worried about frivolous lawsuits that are running up the cost of health care."...

Bush hits 'frivolous lawsuits'; Vows to make legal reform 'priority issue'.(PAGE ONE)
Washington Times, The, December, 2004
findarticles.com

Bush hits 'frivolous lawsuits'
.....""We want the legal system to be fair and balanced so people can get good health care, so small businesses "....
washingtontimes.com



To: puborectalis who wrote (34844)7/15/2008 9:05:34 PM
From: Shoot1st  Respond to of 224750
 
Ohhhhhhhh...shit....

If I laugh any harder I'm gonna burst my spleen.

TH



To: puborectalis who wrote (34844)7/16/2008 12:39:02 AM
From: ManyMoose  Respond to of 224750
 
Plaintiff attorneys will not pursue a case unless they have a very good chance of winning.

That's a crock. Lawyers will work for percentage of settlements that don't even go to court.



To: puborectalis who wrote (34844)7/17/2008 1:00:30 PM
From: jlallen  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 224750
 
lol

Doubtful.