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(Archived document, may contain errors)   511 May 21, 1986 C A SiCK TORT SYSTEM ENDANGERS U mSm HEALTH CARE INTRODUCTION The liability insurance crisis is hitting the American health care system very hard. Malpractice claims and average damage awards are soaring, with devastating effects on the medical malpractice insurance industry. The result: many insurers have pulled out of the malpractice business altogether and those remaining are dramatically increasing premiums-meaning even higher doctor bills for Americans.

'So far, so good,' say many practitioners about this year's tax season — but they're not letting their guard down.

Mosaic Insurance has launched litigation liability coverage, offering critical financial protection to policyholders against the risk of adverse legal

William McDevitt defends attorneys in professional liability claims in Pennsylvania’s state and federal courts.

Only a fraction are seeking professional help for their insurance needs