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Medical Malpractice Trends and Tort Reform<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Hanan Zaki, J.D., LL.M.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Tort reform is a change in personal injury law. In medical malpractice, tort reform has focused on shielding health care providers against liability. These changes have affected patients’ injury claims.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In the early 2000s, many states reviewed their medical malpractice laws. In 2005, more than 48 states introduced over 400 bills. State legislatures modified or amended their medical malpractice laws.\u00a0<\/p>\n

States have continued the effort<\/a> to pass tort reform bills. At the state level, there are more laws and changes to existing medical malpractice statutes every year.<\/p>\n

Because laws change and vary from state to state, it’s smart to seek professional legal advice. If you believe a medical provider’s actions harmed you, speak with a medical malpractice lawyer<\/a> near you to get accurate information. An attorney can simplify how the law will apply to your own case.<\/p>\n

How Tort Law Works<\/h2>\n

In its most basic form, tort law is a form of personal injury law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A tort claim allows a person to sue another person or company after they have suffered personal harm. Here are a few commonly known torts (or harms) that lead to tort lawsuits.<\/p>\n