Health Justice Transformation - Alabama

The Center for Health Transformation closely follows and monitors health justice transformation efforts in all 50 states. The information listed below provides state-specific measures which have been adopted in each of the states. In order to assist key decision-makers and local leaders, we have provided detailed information on seven transformational areas commonly addressed in health justice transformation and civil justice reform legislation.

Caps on Non-Economic (Pain and Suffering) Damages

None

Joint Liability for Multiple Defendants

No. Defendants are jointly and severally liable

Disclosure or Discoverability of Collateral Sources of Income or other Insurance Benefit

Yes

Provisions for the Periodic Payment of Damages Over Time Fees

Yes for awards exceeding $150,000

Limitation of Plaintiff’s Attorneys Fees

No 

Provisions for Mandatory or Voluntary Arbitration and/or Mediation Procedures

Binding arbitration is permitted

Standards for Expert Testimony/Witness Expert testimony is mandatory

Experts must be certified in the same specialty as the defendant and must have practiced in the past year