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Commentary On The Limits Of Compensation And Deterrence In Legal Remedies, William T. Allen
Commentary On The Limits Of Compensation And Deterrence In Legal Remedies, William T. Allen
Law and Contemporary Problems
Allen comments on papers written by James Cox and Deborah DeMott regarding the deterrence of corporate misconduct. He examines the limits of compensation and deterrence as legal remedies.
Can The United States Afford A “No-Fault” System Of Compensation For Medical Injury?, David M. Studdert, Eric J. Thomas, Brett I. W. Zbar, Joseph P. Newhouse, Paul C. Weiler, Jonathon Bayuk, Troyen A. Brennan
Can The United States Afford A “No-Fault” System Of Compensation For Medical Injury?, David M. Studdert, Eric J. Thomas, Brett I. W. Zbar, Joseph P. Newhouse, Paul C. Weiler, Jonathon Bayuk, Troyen A. Brennan
Law and Contemporary Problems
One of the key issues separating US critics of a no-fault alternative to the tort system for compensating victims of medical injury from supporters is its anticipated cost. Results from a study are presented that estimate the costs of a no-fault system, one that is similar to the system now in operation in Sweden, within the context of the US health care system.
Administrative Performance Of “No-Fault” Compensation For Medical Injury, Randall R. Bovbjerg, Frank A. Sloan, Peter J. Rankin
Administrative Performance Of “No-Fault” Compensation For Medical Injury, Randall R. Bovbjerg, Frank A. Sloan, Peter J. Rankin
Law and Contemporary Problems
"No-fault" is the leading alternative to traditional liability systems for resolving medically caused injuries, and policy interest in such reform reflects numerous concerns with the traditional tort system as it operates in the medical field through malpractice insurance. The administrative experience of the Florida and Virginia no-fault programs is examined.