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How a Legal Provision Protects Doctors While Limiting Families’ Rights to Sue. Is It A Healthy Option For Doctors And Patients?
Fla. News—Florida is the only state in the nation with a law known as the “Free Kill” law to curb the rising costs of medical malpractice insurance. It prevents doctors from leaving the state due to high, which significantly restricts the ability of certain family members to seek compensation for wrongful death caused by medical malpractice. This controversial statute, codified as Florida Statute 768.21(8), has been the subject of much debate and legal challenges.…