Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Can the Maryland Legislature take away your right to fair compensation?

You may be surprised to learn that in this past session of the legislature, no less than 8 bills were submitted for changes in Maryland law that would have significantly or totally deprived some injured folks the right to reimbursement of their losses. The new laws, defeated by actions of injury advocates who spoke out against them, included special protections for improper use of medical devices, below standard medical care by some corporations, and some public activities of Montgomery County, Baltimore City and other local governments.

With the limits already in place on the payment of losses to injury victims, why do these challenges continue to surface? The answer is money. Those who are injured do not have the power of the large governmental interests at work in Annapolis. But that isn't the last word. Where offensive limitations come up, the injured are often heard when they speak out to stop the laws that limit their rights. Hat tip to MAJ http://www.marylandassociationforjustice.com/md/index.cfm?event=showPage&pg=AmicusBriefs .

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