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HB 4922 modifies legal standards for medical malpractice claims involving emergency medical care. It applies to hospital emergency departments, freestanding emergency medical facilities, and obstetrical units, requiring plaintiffs to prove “willful and wanton negligence” instead of standard negligence in lawsuits against healthcare providers.
Author (1)
Sergio Munoz, Jr.
Contact the Author
Rep. Sergio Munoz, Jr.
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0704
Capitol Office:
CAP 1N.8
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