The Senate Finance Committee indicated that it would likely put a cap on medical malpractice lawsuits. The proposed cap is one of a number proposals being considered by Congress as it prepares a new health care bill. 

By putting a cap on medical malpractice, some experts believe that it will cut down on needless defensive medical costs, which have been attributed to running up the cost on health care. The limit, however, may not apply to all types of medical malpractice cases. 

The new health care bill will likely have an impact on medical malpractice law. If you have been a victim of medical malpractice and have questions about how the possible changes might impact a potential lawsuit, contact the Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878.