Street Law: A Course in Practical Law

Chapter 22: Torts and Public Policy

Cases and Resources

Tort Reform

Tort Reform
American Tort Reform Association
Read the articles provided about different tort reform issues. Do you agree that some or all tort laws should be reformed? What would you change?

American Association of Justice
Explore this site to find arguments in favor or preserving the current system. The American Association of Justice is an organization of trial lawyers.

American Medical Association
What types of liability are medical professionals facing? Should medical tort law be reformed? President Bush has said that medical tort recovery is the reason for the high cost of health care in this country. What do the AMA articles say about this? Read a short news article about this debate.

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