No Double-Dipping: Tacking Settlement Money onto Negligence Awards at Issue

Tex Med. 2020 May 1;116(5):25-27.

Abstract

Like many broad legislative measures, Texas' 2003 medical liability reforms continue to be a target for opponents long after being signed into law. The Texas Medical Association is fighting again to defend them. The measure under siege this time prevents patients who file negligence or other lawsuits from adding to their damage award through family members' settlements stemming from the same case - that is, no "double-dipping."

MeSH terms

  • Awards and Prizes*
  • Humans
  • Liability, Legal / economics*
  • Malpractice / economics*
  • Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Societies, Medical / organization & administration*
  • Texas