Courtesy of the AAJ:

According to the Austin American Statesman (10/13, Roser), a report, titled “A Failed Experiment,” by Public Citizen “says the 2003 Texas law that limited damage awards in malpractice suits has caused health care spending to rise and has not significantly increased the number of doctors in Texas.” While “Gov. Rick Perry has touted the benefits of the law,” the report found “that, contrary to Perry’s claims, the per capita increase in the number of doctors practicing in the state has been much slower since the state passed the so-called tort reform law than it was before the law.” The report concludes “that using Texas as a model would benefit doctors and insurers – not residents.”

         The Fort Worth Star Telegram (10/13, Fuquay) writes that the “report shows that healthcare costs and insurance premiums have continued to rise in Texas even more than the national average since the state’s tort reform legislation, and that the number of uninsured Texans has continued to climb.” Still the report did find “that medical malpractice insurance premiums as well as payments have plummeted.” The “Healthwatch” blog of The Hill (10/13, Baker) also covers this story.

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Drunken driving accidents are everyone’s concern. Without a doubt the single biggest factor seen every day in Texas personal injury lawyer’s offices are serious injuries and wrongful death caused by DWI accidents. Not only are the DWI accidents caused on highways but also on lakes and recreational vehicles as well. Some of the organizations that fight going driving are listed below.

*Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This is the most renowned of organizations that actively campaign to bring an end to drinking and driving. Founded in the early 1980s by a mother who lost her young daughter to a drunk driver – it now boasts chapters in every state as well as countries around the world. In addition, it has spawned subgroups – such as Students Against Drunk Driving – that further the cause of shining a light on this ongoing problem.

*IDDPA – International Drunk Driving Prevention Association. This non-profit group works to avert drunk driving, help victims of drunk driving accidents, lobby legislators concerning drunken driving regulations and support the development of preventative technologies.

*Safe Ride Home – as its name suggests this community organization that is a designated driver service that employs vetted drivers who will chauffeur an individual and/or their party to a desired destination – in your own vehicle. While there is a fee for this service – the first experience is always free as is a ride on your birthday. When considered against the cost and potential for disaster that could occur if one chooses to drive drunk – it’s a cheap choice indeed.

Also please visit stop Texas drunk driving.com for accident news and information regarding drunk driving in Texas.

Chad West is a Dallas Ft. Worth DWI accident victim lawyer and the founder of the Chad West Law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a Dallas Ft. Worth accident lawyer call the Chad West Law firm.