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It is my opinion that there should not be a
collateral source clause. When a settlement is reached in
a lawsuit, there are no deductions from the settlement.
Why should a victim's family be penalized by reducing
their monetary compensation because they had a pension
and/or life insurance. It hardly seems fair that a
kers' family can effectively be excluded from receiving
any benefit from the Federal Government because they
decided to opt out of a complicated lawsuit and
le with the Victim Compensation Program. Maybe the
airlines should be held more accountable for their
led to this horrible disaster.
It is also my opinion that the domestic partners that
have legal papers as such and are dependent on their partners
for financial security should be able to be compensated
for their loss. I also feel that parents should be compensated.
What other situation can be more dreadful than the loss
of a child?
The formula for compensation should be the subject
of review + possible revision to reflect present economic
standards. A panel of economists should be empowered to
oversee the procedure + the results of their findings
should be taken into consideration by the Special Master.
If we are considering entering into this Program instead
of a lawsuit, shouldn't the same rules that govern a l
lawsuit+ protect the plaintiff apply? I sincerely
think so! That is exactly why the cap on pain +
suffering should be revised!
Individual Comment
Massepequa Park, NY