What’s All This Talk of Tort Reform, Anyway?
Across the United States, legislation and discussions are cropping up regarding tort reform. This blog will examine what tort reform is, as well as Montana’s position on this controversial issue. A tort is simply a wrongful act for which someone can recover damages under the law. Tort lawsuits are sometimes known as personal injury lawsuits. Tort reform is aimed at reducing the number of frivolous lawsuits and the amount of damages recoverable in lawsuits. These goals are usually accomplished by legislative bodies making changes to laws that limit the ability to file lawsuits or limit the amount of money that may be recovered in certain types of lawsuits. Following are a
September 2, 2015
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