They can also be influenced by lawyer bashing. The civil justice system does need some repair work. There is always room for improvement, and there is always a need for some change. Up to now, lawyers have just reacted to tort reform proposals rather than having taken the lead to make the system better. We need to change our approach to tort reform.
Lawyers are the only ones who stand between accountability and the loss of rights and remedies.
We must see to it that our system of civil justice works for both plaintiffs and defendants. This can be done in a positive, constructive manner. Think about it. Lawyers taking the offensive by proposing specific tort reforms. If we do it, rather than special interest groups, we can preserve the doctrine that for every wrong there shall be a remedy, and the courts will remain open to all.