Caps on Damages: Justice Denied

David A. Hyman, professor of law at the University of Illinois College of Law, discusses the real-world consequences of caps on damages in the Sept. 15th issue of Forbes. "The elderly, the poor, the unemployed and their surviving families are getting hurt in disproportionate numbers. Many deserving victims of medical malpractice can't even find a lawyer to represent them. Any suit that might require extensive discovery, the testimony of high-priced experts or protracted court proceedings can't get off the ground." Read more.