Victims of medical malpractice and their family members gathered today in Tallahassee to lobby against legislation that would cap damages against emergency room personnel.

The Florida Justice Association (FJA), which represents trial attorneys, organized a news conference for the victims and their family members.

Pointing to the 20 people around him, who were all carrying signs with photos of their loved ones impacted by medical malpractice, Marcus Michaels of the FJA said, “These are the representatives of the human cost of medical negligence.”