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In Support of Proposition 12
Proposition 12 is the constitutional amendment concerning civil lawsuits against doctors and healthcare providers, and other actions, authorizing the legislature to determine limitations on non-economic damages. ... Proposition 12 is a legitimate way the government is helping its residents.
On September 13th, as the polls across the state closed, proposition 12 passed and is one of the newest amendments to constitutional state law (Shah). Texas Governor Rick Perry was one of the more prominent figures leading the charge for a Yes on proposition 12. ... Governor Perry was victorious in his charge, which also included support from business groups and doctors who stated claims of ongoing increasing insurance premiums due to very large, sometimes fraudulent damage claims (Baker).
As voters gave their approval for proposition 12, Dr. ... Another benefit of the proposition is to stop fraudulent lawsuit claims that will in turn eventually lower insurance premiums for doctors (Baker).
According to the Dallas Morning News, an example why support for proposition 12 was needed involved Dallas neurosurgeon W. ... Without the passing of proposition 12, Dr. ... Not having a clear outlook before proposition 12 caused Dr. ... Ezell Autry, 48, who prior to the passing of proposition 12 saw an end to the career he so passionately loved. ... Although not sure whether he is to return, with the passing of proposition 12, he is now given the option to return to his former business, not having to deal with such high payments of insurance.
Approximate Word count = 1169
Approximate Pages = 4.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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