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Financial Impact
Lawsuit abuse drives up the price for everyday goods and services, costing the average Illinois family of four up to $3,600 per year.
Nearly 200,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost in Illinois the last 5 years. Lawsuit abuse and our legal system allow trial lawyers free reign -- contributing to an economy that is already suffering
Unemployment in Illinois is 20% higher than the national average.
Illinois ranks 46th out of 50 states in legal fairness, having fallen 12 spots in three years.
Impact on Small Businesses
Nationally, the tort system cost to small business is $88 billion a year! That has a huge impace on Illinois. Did you know that...
Illinois has 307,000 small businesses with less than 50 employees, making up 94% of all Illinois businesses.
They employee 1.9 million people, of 34% of Illinois' work force.
The American Medical Association has named Illinois one of the "Crisis States of America" for medical malpractice. The increase in the number of lawsuits filed and the rise in jury awards against Health Care professionals and organizations have sent insurance premiums soaring. And that means reduction in quality Health Care and services.
