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The vast majority of Americans believe COVID-19 relief should come via public policy solutions — and not litigation — according to polling released last week by the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA).
Key takeaways from the poll include:
- 59% say those harmed by the pandemic should get assistance from policies passed by elected officials, versus just 7% who say they should get payouts from lawsuits;
- 74% say small businesses affected by COVID-19 should be supported by government grants or loans versus 6% who say lawyers should help small businesses pursue legal claims.
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More information on the polling results is available on ATRA’s website.
For information on the principles the broader insurance industry has put forth for a government-backed pandemic policy solution, click here