AmendTheCap.com

Welcome to AmendTheCap.com.  This website is dedicated to informing and educating the citizens of California about the little known $250,000 cap on pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other non-economic damages for those injured through the negligence and/or malpractice of a medical professional or institution in our state. It is also a warning to the populous of other states who’s legislatures hold California’s "Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act” (MICRA) of 1975 as the ‘Gold Standard’ for Tort Reform.  BEWARE!

Also incorporated into MICRA are laws protecting hospitals and doctors in a way no other occupation or professionals are protected from liability for their actions.   MICRA makes it extremely difficult for injured parties or their families to secure legal representation due to the harsh restrictions of the act, even when the negligence has resulted in death.   

We encourage you to explore this site to learn more about protecting yourself and your family. Below you will find expert opinions from legal scholars and attorneys, video from victims of MICRA and information on how to reach our Governor, State Senators and Congressmen.  There are also easy to copy sample letters to help you TAKE ACTION NOW!

Gas prices are outrageous, medical costs have quadrupled, and still the value of a human life in the state of California remains at the bargain price of $250,000.  The medical lobby has been too strong for far too long.  It’s time to put pressure on our elected officials to do right by their constituents. 

It’s time to AMEND THE CAP!

“One person can make a difference and every person should try.” 

 - John F. Kennedy