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Personal Injury
The Economics of U.S. Tort Liability: A Primer
The Economics of U.S. Tort Liability: A Primer
Table of Contents
October 2003
Contents
Summary
Introduction
An Overview of the U.S. Tort System
The Expansion of Tort Liability in the United States
Characteristics of the Tort System Today
Tort Liability as a Tool for Achieving Efficiency and Equity
The Complexity of the Policy Problem
Liability Rules in Principle
Liability Rules in Practice
Should Tort Rules Be Set at the Federal or State Level?
Tort Liability Versus Insurance and Regulation
The Costs of the Tort System
Defining the Costs of Tort Liability
Evidence About the Costs of the Tort System
Are Tort Costs Excessive?
An Overview of Policy Options for Changing the Tort System
Options for Reducing the Scope of Tort Liability
Options for Reforming the Tort System as a Whole
Options for Reforming Certain Types of Torts
Last reviewed October 2021
Personal Injury Contents
Personal Injury
Child Injury
Class Action Lawsuits Based on Injuries
Defamation
Federal Tort Claims Act - Suing the Federal Government for Injuries
Insurance Bad Faith
Intentional Torts and Personal Injury Liability
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Proving Fault and Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
Premises Liability
Sexual Abuse
Types of Injuries
Workplace Accidents
Wrongful Death
Settlement Negotiations in Personal Injury Cases
Working With a Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury FAQs
Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury
Child Injury
Class Action Lawsuits Based on Injuries
Defamation
Federal Tort Claims Act - Suing the Federal Government for Injuries
Insurance Bad Faith
Intentional Torts and Personal Injury Liability
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Proving Fault and Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
Premises Liability
Sexual Abuse
Types of Injuries
Workplace Accidents
Wrongful Death
Settlement Negotiations in Personal Injury Cases
Working With a Personal Injury Lawyer
Personal Injury FAQs
Find a Personal Injury Lawyer
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