Medical Malpractice Law Changes Lead to Broad Civil Justice Reform Adopted in Georgia The tort reform bill that Governor Perdue signed, SB3 (the “Act”), will have a significant impact upon healthcare providers in the State of Georgia.  It also will have wide ranging impact upon other litigants in Georgia, regardless of whether the action is one for medical malpractice.  Indeed, though its provisions respecting malpractice reform were widely trumpeted, many provisions that will have far reaching impact upon parties in Georgia’s civil courts passed without much notice or comment.  Click here to view an article that summarizes the Act, illustrates the provisions that apply specifically to healthcare providers and those that have broader ramifications, and identifies particular areas that are likely to meet court challenges.  For more information, please contact Bob Threlkheld, a partner in the firm's healthcare and litigation groups, at 404.504.7757 or rthrelkeld@mmmlaw.com.