Bill
HD 3348
Overview: Bill Number: HD 3348, Title: An Act relative to trials for personal injuries involving a motor vehicle accident, Status: Proposed Bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpo
Overview: Bill Number: HD 3348, Title: An Act relative to trials for personal injuries involving a motor vehicle accident, Status: Proposed Bill, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This proposed bill aims to address issues related to personal injury trials stemming from motor vehicle accidents. The primary goal is to streamline the legal process and ensure fair compensation for victims while also addressing concerns about rising insurance costs and frivolous lawsuits.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a mandatory mediation process for personal injury claims under a certain monetary threshold, with the goal of resolving cases outside of the court system.
- Caps the amount of damages that can be awarded for pain and suffering in personal injury trials, with the specific limit to be determined by the legislature.
- Requires plaintiffs to provide more detailed evidence of their injuries and damages, including medical records and expert testimony, to justify the compensation sought.
- Allows for the introduction of evidence related to the plaintiff's use of seatbelts or other safety equipment, which could impact the awarded damages.
- Shifts the burden of proof for certain types of claims, such as those involving uninsured or underinsured motorists.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents and seeking personal injury compensation would be subject to the new legal requirements and limitations.
- Insurance companies could benefit from the proposed changes, which may help to control rising costs and reduce the number of successful lawsuits.
- The legal community, including attorneys and the court system, would need to adapt to the new procedures and evidentiary standards.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill is currently in the proposed stage, having been introduced in the legislature. It will need to go through the standard legislative review process, including committee hearings and potential amendments, before a final vote can be taken.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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