You know all these so-called "tort reform" laws legislators are trying to pass? How 'bout our supposed representatives throw some weight behind legislation that limits doctors' incomes? Don't fuck'n let some shitbird pull down middle six figures and then try to limit their own liability for malpractice.
And try this logic on for size: the reason malpractice settlements are so large is because the market rate for pain and suffering is so hefty. The medical establishment charges that much to fix a broken arm or treat a stroke. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies can pull down a thousand dollars a month to treat chronic migraines. So one of them fucks up my back or removes my tonsils by mistake, the award should reflect the stakes.