The Hospital-Medical Liability Act (HMLA) of Nebraska is a landmark law which passed through the Unicameral and ushered in an era of medical liability insurance stability that endures today. Copic is acutely aware of the importance that a stable tort environment has in...

In 2015, the Candor Act was signed into law. It established a program designed to support open discussion when an unanticipated health care outcome occurs. Candor focuses on strengthening relationships between physicians and patients, improving the quality of care, reducing...

The state of Minnesota has no laws limiting non-economic damages in medical liability cases but has maintained a stable medical liability environment. Copic’s desire is to maintain that stability so the state can continue to attract and retain highly qualified physicians to...

In 1995, North Dakota passed tort reform legislation that ushered in an era of medical liability insurance stability that has held strong despite recent court challenges. Since its enactment in 1995, North Dakota's non-economic damages caps have proven to be a key factor in...

In 1976, South Dakota passed tort reform legislation stabilizing medical liability insurance rates. Since its enactment in 1976, South Dakota's non-economic damages caps have proven to be a key factor in attracting and retaining highly qualified physicians to practice...

In 1986, Utah passed tort reform legislation stabilizing medical liability insurance rates. Since its enactment in 1986, Utah's non-economic damages caps have proven to be a key factor in attracting and retaining highly qualified physicians to practice in the state...

The Health Care Availability Act (HCAA) in Colorado is a landmark law passed with bipartisan support that ushered in an era of medical liability insurance stability that endures today. Since its enactment in 1988, it has proven to be a key factor in attracting and retaining...