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If there's no actual evidence of negligence, the verdict won't stand. It will be subject to a judgment N.O.V., or overturned on appeal.
In my opinion, nothing about a judge's education renders her more qualified to decide an appropriate pain and suffering award than a jury of 12 people.
Here in California, pain and suffering awards in medical malpractice cases are limited to $250,000, and medical insurance is still extremely expensive. The trial lawyer makes a convenient fall guy for the cost of health-care, but not a convincing one.
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