HB 6017 – Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death
On Wednesday, March 5, HB 6017 by Representative Dana Trabulsy (R-Fort Pierce) was heard by the House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee and was reported favorably with 18 yeas and 0 nays. AIF stood in opposition to this legislation.
HB 6017 repeals sections of the existing wrongful death law pertaining to adult children and parents of adult children recovery of damages stemming from claims of medical negligence. The bill would allow for claims to be filed for non-economic damages, more commonly known as “pain and suffering,” to be filed for larger sums. Previously, the legislature passed laws that provided guardrails against these practices in the effort to reduce premiums and frivolous lawsuits.
AIF opposes any bill that expands litigation to noneconomic damages for medical malpractice. This will allow insurance prices to stabilize and prevent frivolous lawsuits.
