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Under the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 (MICRA): 1) There is a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages (such as pain and suffering) in medical malpractice lawsuits. 2) This $250,000 cap applies to all plaintiffs in a single lawsuit, regardless of the number of plaintiffs. 3) Punitive damages cannot be requested in the initial complaint. A separate motion must be filed showing a substantial probability of prevailing on such damages.

Author

Altis Peoples

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