Personal Injury & Torts
May 20, 2017
Column reduces MICRA reform to one-sided, emotional argument
In his recent column, Mark Simowitz argues MICRA is anachronistic, "has not kept pace with inflation, and helps insurance companies rather than victims." By Stephanie Charles
In his recent column, Mark Simowitz advocates for MICRA reform. ["Signed into law in 1975, MICRA reform is long overdue," May 17, 2017]. Mr. Simowitz argues MICRA is anachronistic, "has not kept pace with inflation, and helps insurance companies rather than victims. To support his argument, Mr. Simowitz cites the case of a two-year old boy left brain damaged after an overdose of anesthetic, who was awarded the MICRA limit of $250,000 for past and futur...
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