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To: balrog666
One of the problems that will need to be corrected is the fact that malpractice lawsuits are the only real check on incompetent doctors

On the other hand malpractice suits feed the ever-growing population of predatory lawyers hustling frivolous cases.

It’s time for the losers to pay all the costs of both plaintiff and defendant. I once got a notice that I was part of a class action suit against a hardware company started by a kid who couldn’t figure out how to setup a ZIP drive. The class action asked if I wanted to participate or be removed from the suit. I would have had to travel to Pennsylvania (600 miles) to remove myself from the suit where the case was filed. Otherwise, I had to notify the plaintiffs attorneys to include me, which would just take a call to their Boston office. The notice was clearly lopsided in favor of the interests of the plaintiff’s ATTORNEYS. The whole system is set up for their benefit. None of these pickpockets ever put their lives on the line for the people. They prey on the wealth of productive businessmen and the public trough. I await the day they screw things up so badly that the indifferent rise up and tar and feather the bastards.

12 posted on 04/18/2002 2:02:51 PM PDT by LoneRangerMassachusetts
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To: LoneRangerMassachusetts
On the other hand malpractice suits feed the ever-growing population of predatory lawyers hustling frivolous cases.

"Loser pays" is a good start. Slapping lawyers with punitive judgements for frivolous lawsuits is another good step. A hunting season on lawyers might not even be out of bounds in some cases.

But, with respect to the malpractice issue, punishing medical incompetents cannot be left to the AMA.
13 posted on 04/18/2002 2:10:38 PM PDT by balrog666
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