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Does TN have Caps on Medical Liability Damages?

Posted in Medical Malpractice on September 10, 2019

Medical mistakes happen more often than most people realize. When someone is harmed due to the careless or negligent actions of a healthcare provider or agency, they should be able to file a lawsuit to recover what they have lost. However, these cases can become incredibly complex, and there are caps on how much a… read more

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