Don’t get me started….Tort reform refers to proposed on enacted changes to a state’s legal system that attempt to reduce the ability of plaintiffs to bring litigation. They may also reduce the amount of damages that a plaintiff can receive.

The Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform Act of 2003 went into effect in Texas on September 1, 2003. It caps the damages a plaintiff can receive, and caps noneconomic damages (such as pain and suffering) at $250,000.

It does not cap non-economic damages such as vehicle replacement, medical bills and lost wages.

This unfortunately, makes it more difficult for attorney to accept certain personal injury cases in Texas.