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Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:19 am to Slippy
I only file in CDC and pray for jury trials.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:20 am to SlackMaster
Go after the medical industry or insurance
I agree the prices are ridiculous but that isn’t the plaintiff’s fault
I agree the prices are ridiculous but that isn’t the plaintiff’s fault
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:21 am to Fun Bunch
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There is enough statistical data to determine that almost none of that would have any effect on insurance rates, and #1 would be DISASTROUS for our court system in ways your feeble brain can't comprehend.
Care to elaborate? I am not from here so I am getting a crash course on insurance in LA... when I moved here my premiums skyrocketed
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:21 am to Fun Bunch
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Of course you can't because you haven't a clue what you're talking about.
There is enough statistical data to determine that almost none of that would have any effect on insurance rates, and #1 would be DISASTROUS for our court system in ways your feeble brain can't comprehend.
Thank you for pointing out my feeble brain. Reminds me of my kids when they call each other names rather than strengthen their argument.
Answer this: Why do most other states do things this way? And, why are their insurance prices significantly lower?
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:23 am to NIH
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Go after the medical industry or insurance
I agree the prices are ridiculous but that isn’t the plaintiff’s fault
So, according to your argument, we should restructure how the entire medical industry works nationwide in order to fix Louisiana tort laws. And I'm the person with the feeble brain.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:23 am to Proximo
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And I see you got your talking points from the news. How is a $5000 jury trial threshold common sense? You realize that could plausibly involve nearly every accident that occurs?
Why does it seem to work everywhere else? Lol, spoken like a true plaintiffs attorney. Nearly every accident “plausibly” involves more than $5000 in damages? Sure, when there’s a 15/30 minimum policy involved and every plaintiff gets to treat until they exhaust at least that much money, regardless whether they are actually injured or just want to treat every accident like it’s a lottery ticket.
Louisiana pays more in personal injury damages that nearly all other states, and collects more premiums as a result. If we want to reduce premiums, we have to stop paying so much for personal injury.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:24 am to Slippy
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The basis for the stays is "an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office."
The feds have popped some law firms in South Florida that had kick back schemes with medical clinics and tow truck companies. Supposedly more to come here too.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:24 am to SlackMaster
Doesn’t LA have the highest rate of uninsured drivers? Which contributes to higher rates.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:25 am to SlackMaster
Texas has collateral source rule and it works fine. Are they a plaintiff’s paradise?
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:27 am to SlackMaster
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Yes, and then they raise our premiums to make up for it.
You think jurors are that stupid to not know the defense lawyer works for an insurance company anyway?
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Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:27 am to NIH
But some schmuck solo practitioner who takes any case that walks through the door is.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:27 am to NIH
I know some insurance defense guys. They talk about the "frequent flyers" often. It's worth it to them to settle for 5-10k than rather trying the case.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:28 am to arseinclarse
It would take years for the system in Louisiana to catch up to a lower jury threshold
Does anyone think the defense bar is lining up to go to trial after decades of not doing so? Nope
Does anyone think the defense bar is lining up to go to trial after decades of not doing so? Nope
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:28 am to NIH
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Texas has collateral source rule and it works fine. Are they a plaintiff’s paradise?
Well, I don't honestly know. I'm not familiar with their tort law.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:29 am to SlackMaster
I am
And premiums here are a lot lower
And premiums here are a lot lower
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:30 am to NIH
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Texas has collateral source rule and it works fine. Are they a plaintiff’s paradise?
The Mike Leach wrongful termination hearing was a perfect example of redneck, Tejas law.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:31 am to NIH
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Loser pays is meaningless. Gordon and Morris Bart aren’t taking cases where liability is in question.
Yes they are (not many, but they will take flyers where there are "big" damages).
It would mean a shitload to other mills that will remain nameless, especially the ones that have their stable of experts to pump up the litigation costs.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:31 am to NIH
If you're arguing that it is demographically driven (I think you are, and I wouldn't disagree), should not the particular laws of each state be tailored to reflect particular demographic propensities?
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:31 am to SeeeeK
IIRC, a huge part of the problem there was that Texas Tech, as a state school, was granted sovereign immunity from lawsuits.
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