Fast Facts About Lawsuit Abuse
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Lawsuit costs passed on to consumers add up to nearly $721 per year for every person in America today.
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Because of litigation fears, 79% of doctors said they had ordered more tests than they would based only on professional judgment of what is medically needed.
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It takes at least a year to resolve most lawsuits, and delays of three to five years are not uncommon. Unfortunately, injured people with legitimate claims can wait years before their cases go to trial.
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An estimated $50 billion per year is spent on unnecessary test procedures designed only to guard doctors and hospitals against malpractice claims.
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Almost half of the money spent by physician insurers goes towards defending cases that ultimately are closed without compensation paid to the claimant.
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Press Kit - Important Information About Lawsuit Abuse
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