United States Tort Reform

U.S. tort reform involves changes to laws governing personal injury lawsuits to limit how much plaintiffs can recover or to reduce the frequency of claims. The goal is to balance protecting individuals’ rights to seek compensation with minimizing excessive litigation and legal costs. Reforms may include capping damages, imposing stricter standards for filing lawsuits, or modifying fault rules. These measures aim to lower insurance premiums, control healthcare costs, and encourage economic activity, while still allowing legitimate claims to be fairly addressed.