How will Tort Reform Impact the Tennessee Meningitis Cases
Last year our Tennessee legislature passed a tort reform bill under the by arguing that it would stop frivolous lawsuits. However, the unfortunate truth is that it really does nothing to stop frivolous case. To the contrary it will just limit the recovery of tragic cases. This ugly truth is generally limited to only families that are impacted by the law but that will soon change. There is no doubt that the spotlight will soon be on Tennessee when litigation begins to determine how the fungal meningitis cases began and when the families try to obtain financial help for the devastating losses they suffered. What will also become apparent is that all these families will be limited to $750,000.00 in non-ecomic damages. An amount that our legislate thinks is fare no matter how great the suffering.
I was recently interviewed about the current status of these cases and the impact of tort reform. You can watch the interview below:
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
