1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

The proposed House Bill 4806 and Senate Bill 30 aim to place arbitrary caps on the amount of compensation injury victims can receive for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. This legislation primarily benefits insurance companies and large corporations by allowing them to pay out less in claims, leaving injured Texans to bear the significant financial burden. These bills undermine the ability of victims to recover fair and full compensation for losses they did not cause. Placing limits on the recovery of legitimate damages fails to hold negligent parties accountable and shifts the cost onto vulnerable individuals already suffering from life-altering injuries. Victims like Sarah, a single mother severely injured in a drunk driving accident, could face capped compensation far below the true cost of her medical treatment, lost wages, and ongoing care needs. This unjust outcome protects those at fault while abandoning victims to struggle financially. For Texans concerned about justice and accountability, opposing HB 4806 and SB 30 is crucial. These bills prioritize corporate interests over the well-being of your constituents and erode the rights of injury victims to seek appropriate relief. Ensuring fair compensation through the civil justice system is essential for supporting vulnerable community members and upholding ethical standards of responsibility. I urge you to vote against this harmful legislation that undermines the ability of Texans to recover from preventable injuries caused by negligence.