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ABA Family Legal Guide
Personal Injury
Negligence
Medical Malpractice
Why would a state put a cap on damages?
A cap on damages discourages people from bringing lawsuits simply because they think they can win a lot of money. When there are fewer lawsuits, the cost of your health care goes down (theoretically) because doctors are not passing on the insurance costs to you.
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