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Examining The Impact Of Florida's Non-Economic Damage Cap On Elderly Populations, Andrew W. Dodds
Examining The Impact Of Florida's Non-Economic Damage Cap On Elderly Populations, Andrew W. Dodds
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In this paper, I use data from the Florida Closed Claims Database to investigate how Florida’s 2003 non-economic damage cap legislation impacted elderly malpractice claimants. More specifically, I measure whether or not non-economic damage caps adversely impact claimants in counties with high elderly densities. To measure the effect of Florida’s non-economic damage caps, I look at multiple metrics that measure both elderly claimants’ monetary gains and their access to the justice system after the reform is passed. I find mildly conclusive evidence that counties with higher elderly density, and assumedly more elderly claimants, are more likely to settle cases before …