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What You Hear - Legal Myth or Reality?

In the lightening fast world of sound bites and propaganda-muddled "news," we can hear misinformation so often that it becomes "common knowledge."  But a lot of the so-called common knowledge, such as the litigation explosion in our courthouses, is far from accurate.  This misinformation can hurt you and your family.  Read below for some of our observations on what you need to know to protect yourself.

 

Caps on damages - Fair or Foul
Posted by: Linda Chalat
June 02, 2006

Many states, including Colorado,  have recently adopted laws which limit the amount victims in personal injury lawsuits may collect.  These limits are called "caps on damages" or simply "caps" because they cap the amount of money which may be awarded.  For different circumstances, different caps may apply.  Most frequently, these caps apply to the non-economic damages, the "pain and suffering" damages. 

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