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§ 538.205 RSMo Definitions
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538.205. Definitions. — As used in sections 538.205 to 538.230*, the following terms shall mean: (1) "Catastrophic personal injury", a physical injury resulting in: (a) Quadriplegia defined as the permanent loss of functional use of all four limbs; (b) Paraplegia defined as the p…
§ 538.210 RSMo No common law cause of action — limitation on noneconomic damages — jury not to be informed of limit — limit — punitive damages, requirements — annual increase on damages limit, amount — nonseverability clause
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538.210. No common law cause of action — limitation on noneconomic damages — jury not to be informed of limit — limit — punitive damages, requirements — annual increase on damages limit, amount — nonseverability clause. — 1. A statutory cause of action for damages against a healt…
§ 538.215 RSMo Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court
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538.215. Damage itemization by trier of fact — excess noneconomic damages to be reduced by court. — 1. In any action against a health care provider for damages for personal injury or death arising out of the rendering of or the failure to render health care services, any damages …
§ 538.220 RSMo Damages, how paid — security required for future damage payments, when, duration — attorney's fees — death of judgment creditor, effect
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538.220. Damages, how paid — security required for future damage payments, when, duration — attorney's fees — death of judgment creditor, effect. — 1. In any action against a health care provider for damages for personal injury or death arising out of the rendering of or the fail…