Arizona is making it harder to successfully sue emergency medical providers for alleged malpractice.
Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a bill approved by the Legislature to raise the required burden of proof for claims of negligent care.
Republican Sen. Carolyn Allen of Scottsdale has said her bill should help encourage prospective emergency room doctors to decide to practice in Arizona.
Lawsuit plaintiffs’ attorneys contend that the change would deprive Arizonans of the chance to recover damages.
Former Gov. Janet Napolitano vetoed similar legislation in 2006 and the House narrowly rejected a 2007 version.
The new law takes effect on Sept. 30.
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