Tort Reform Works

...and here's the proof...Tort reforms passes and instead of doctors leaving, now they're arriving...Coincidence? I think not...

I love the priceless quote from the trial lawyer at the end of the article:

"Since tort reform, Edwards has turned away 50 to 75 cases because the cost of pursuing legal action would leave little financial relief for the clients."

Translation: He looked at the potential award available and figured out after subtracting his oversized fee, there wasn't any left over...

Someone get this man a tissue...

Here's the bottom line: more doctors means more treatment, shorter waiting periods to get needed treatment, more time for doctors to spend with patients...and somehow this is a bad thing according to this lawyer? He's looking out for his pocketbook, but he sure isn't looking out for anyone else's...

So in this election we have a choice between passing real reform that has been proven to work in attracting quality health care, and electing a trial lawyer who used junk science to extort exhorbitant awards - driving up malpractice insurance in the area.

Tough choice? I don't think so...