Why is tort reform bad for Americans?
Under our current judicial system, those who have been injured because of another’s negligence or wrongdoing have the constitutional right to file a personal injury lawsuit to seek recovery for their losses. However, tort reform laws take away this right and allow wrongdoers to get away with negligence and/or harmful misconduct. Furthermore, tort reform takes away a victim’s right to a fair trial, in which a judge or jury evaluates the evidence brought forth in the case and determines the liability and compensation amount on an individual case basis.
