Court Report

Malpractice

Medical malpractice insurers must file for rates nearly 8 percent lower than they otherwise would have because of Florida's new law limiting monetary damages victims can receive, state officials said Monday. Several insurance companies have said already that the figure won't lower rates.

• State Says Insurers Should Lower Rates
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• No Cure For Rise In Malpractice Insurance Rates
• Lawyer: Fatal Lack of Care

Posted by Editor at November 10, 2003 10:56 AM