Intro: | The Missouri House approved Tuesday reducing medical damage charges from an accident |
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RunTime: | 0:42 |
OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: A measure to limit court awards for medical bills passed the General Assembly.
The Senate bill would limit court awards for medical damages to the amount paid, instead of a lawyer's established value. The measure also allows insurance payments be credited from court awards.
Republican Representative Jay Barnes said the measure is built to require those insured to pay more.
Actuality: | BARNES2.WAV |
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Run Time: | 00:08 |
Description: It reduces the consequences of those who recklessly endanger the lives of others, drunk drivers and people who assault others. |
The bill passed the House and is now in Governor Jay Nixon's hands.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
Intro: | The Missouri House approved reducing medical rewards in court cases Tuesday. |
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RunTime: | 0:37 |
OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: A measure to limit court awards for medical bills passed the General Assembly.
The Senate bill would limit court awards for medical damages to the amount paid, instead of a lawyer's established value. The measure also allows insurance payments be credited from court awards.
Republican Representative Joe Don McGaugh said lawyers now inflate damages to earn themselves a larger cut.
Actuality: | MCGAUGH.WAV |
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Run Time: | 00:03 |
Description: What we're trying to do is stop a windfall for trial attorneys. |
The measure passed the House and is now in Governor Jay Nixon's hands.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.
Intro: | A measure limiting medical awards from court passed the General Assembly Tuesday. |
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RunTime: | 0:35 |
OutCue: | SOC |
Wrap: The Senate bill would limit court awards for medical damages to the amount paid, instead of a lawyer's established value. The measure also allows insurance payments be credited from court awards.
St. Louis City Representative Mike Colona said the measure is built to save the insurance industry money.
Actuality: | COLONA1.WAV |
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Run Time: | 00:04 |
Description: This is insurance industry welfare. |
The bill passed the House and is now in Governor Jay Nixon's hands.
Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.