Tort Reform, Plaintiffs' Lawyers, and Access to Justice

by Joanne Martin and Stephen Daniels

Book Overview

Tort reform is a favorite cause for many business leaders and right-leaning politicians, who contend that out-of-control lawsuits throttle growth and inflate costs, particularly in healthcare. Less is said about how such reforms might affect the ability of individuals to recover damages for injuries suffered through another party's negligence. On that count, Texas--where efforts at tort reform have been energetic and successful--provides an opportunity...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0700620737
• ISBN13: 9780700620739
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: University Press of Kansas
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.2"