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The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a state law that placed a $1 million limit on the amount of money people can be awarded in wrongful death cases caused by medical malpractice.

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a state law that placed a $1 million limit on the amount of money people can be awarded in wrongful death cases caused by medical malpractice.

With millions of newly insured patients expected to fill up the waiting rooms of doctors offices as healthcare reform is implemented, medical malpractice insurers have reason for concern about the laws impact on liability trends.

With millions of newly insured patients expected to fill up the waiting rooms of doctors offices as healthcare reform is implemented, medical malpractice insurers have reason for concern about the laws impact on liability trends.

What's in store for the 2013 legislative and regulatory landscape? A quick recap of significant updates in 2012 may offer a glimpse to claims professionals.

Medical Malpractice insurers are struggling against a dwindling client base, a soft market, burgeoning jury awards and new federal health-care regulations as they try to retain current business and attract new clients.

The medical-liability insurance industry has recently seen positive results and is working to minimize the peaks and valleys that it has historically seen, according to Brian K. Atchinson, the new president and chief executive officer of the Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA).

The medical-liability insurance industry has recently seen positive results and is working to minimize the peaks and valleys that it has historically seen, according to Brian K. Atchinson, the new president and chief executive officer of the Physician Insurers Association of America (PIAA).