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How Some Lawyer Lobbyists Are Posing As “The People” in Order To Take Away the Right to a Trial by Jury for Those Maimed or Killed by a Small Group of Bad Doctors: The Birth of “Astro-Turf” Organization “North Carolinians for Affordable Health Care”
Nichols Law Firm

March 17, 2011

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OK folks, hold on to your hats (does anyone wear hats these days?) it is time for a trip down an Orwellian rabbit hole (to mix some metaphors) into political intrigue, lawyers, lobbyists, and a organization posing as “we, the people.” No, it’s not a national political party, its a North Carolina effort to take…

Medical Malpractice “Reform” Proposed in NC: Do It Yourself Tort Reform Release
Nichols Law Firm

February 2, 2011

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The new GOP majority Senate in the General Assembly of North Carolina has just introduced the “wish list” of Medical Malpractice Tort Reform bills today. Senate Sponsors: Tom Apodaca(R), Tom Brown(R) and Bob Rucho(R). This proposed Senate Bill S33 is a laundry list of of ways to limit the rights of normal citizens in NC.…

Law Suit Crisis in NC? Not Even Close, Malpractice Refund Check “In the Mail”
Nichols Law Firm

March 11, 2008

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As a personal injury lawyer in the state capitol, Raleigh, I hear a lot of “complaining” by physicians about “crazy lawsuits.” I always tell them (many of whom are friends) that malpractice lawsuits in North Carolina are either declining or at worst, holding steady. The main insurer for physicians, NC Medical Mutual, has just announced…