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Bill could limit damages for pain and suffering in medical malpractice suits
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A bill launched in the Iowa legislature would limit the volume of income individuals could be awarded for ache and struggling in professional medical malpractice cases. Last yr, a jury awarded an Iowa spouse and children a point out history of nearly $98 million following a newborn endured mind injury all through birth. Many million of the award was what is called noneconomic damages. The monthly bill would cap the amount of noneconomic damages at $1 million. “These cases are incredibly costly, extensive-standing, pretty psychological, pretty complicated situations,” said Marty Diaz, a community lawyer who has labored on professional medical malpractice fits for far more…

