ALR is dedicated to advocating and educating consumers and policy makers on the real issues driving up tort cost.
The Alabama Department of Insurance analyzed liability claims data from 167 insurers covering 2015–2024, finding that litigation is a growing share of claims and that claim severity has risen 59% since 2019, far outpacing inflation.
Learn More → ReportNew research shows third-party litigation financing is driving up costs for American families: cutting jobs, slowing economic growth, and reducing household purchasing power by more than $600 a year.
Learn More → GuideThe Daubert standard is a crucial benchmark for the admissibility of expert witness testimony in court. This guide covers its history, development, and implications.
Learn More → ArticleA breakdown of “Reptile Theory,” a courtroom tactic rooted in academic theory and rhetoric used to sway juries, covering its prominence and how to counter it.
Learn More → ReportThe civil justice system provides a fair forum for resolving disputes and deterring undesirable behavior. This report examines the economic case for balanced tort reform.
Learn More → ArticleMedical litigation funding and lien-based treatment can hide artificially inflated bills and questionable procedures, contributing to the rise in so-called “nuclear verdicts.”
Learn More → ArticleAs tort law evolves, the assumption that hiring an independent contractor shields a company from liability is increasingly untrue.
Learn More → SurveyThe 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey builds on previous studies since 2002, quantifying how corporate attorneys view state legal systems through a 1–50 ranking of each state’s liability system.
Learn More → GuideClarifying the differences between punitive, non-economic, and economic damages amid ongoing debate over medical liability reform provisions.
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