RAND Institute for Civil Justice

Since 1979, the RAND Institute for Civil Justice has been dedicated to making the civil justice system more efficient and more equitable. Our research is supported by pooled grants from corporations, trade and professional associations, and individuals; by government grants and contacts; and by private foundations. The Institute disseminates its work widely to the legal, business, and research communities, and to the general public.

Featured Research

Wildfires
How Wildfire Risks Impact California's Homeowners Insurance Market
Sep 5, 2018
Dixon, et al.
Wildfire poses considerable risk to Californians, and the associated increases in home insurance prices can cause financial hardship for families. It's critical to understand how the insurance market is performing with regard to wildfire risk and how climate change may affect this performance.
Return-to-Work Programs and Policies
Evaluation of the Return-to-Work Fund in California's Workers' Compensation System
Jun 20, 2018
Dworsky, et al.
California's Return-to-Work Supplement Program is performing well on several dimensions, however, take-up of the program is low, with just over half of eligible workers applying for the $5000 benefit.
Autonomous Vehicles
Rethinking Insurance and Liability in the Transformative Age of Autonomous Vehicles
Jun 8, 2018
Anderson, et al.
What are the challenges and opportunities for the automobile insurance industry as autonomous vehicle technology becomes widely deployed? This workshop brought together industry stakeholders, regulators, and consumer representatives to focus on the implications of AV technology for insurance and liability regimes.
Workers' Compensation
Medical Care Provided to California's Injured Workers
May 16, 2018
Wynn, et al.
Spending on medical care for injured workers has increased in California since 2007, despite a reduction in claims. Analysis of data from the Workers' Compensation Information System (WCIS) provides a framework for understanding changes in spending levels and establishes a baseline for a future study of the impact of the California's 2003-2004 workers' compensation reforms.

More ICJ Publications

Research and Commentary

The Role of Health Care Liens in Litigation and Recovery
Nov 20, 2018
Third-party liens have increasingly become an issue in resolving mass litigation events. As lien rights grow, liens will almost certainly become more frequent and command a greater share of recovery funds.
Tax Reform Could Raise Car Insurance Rates
Feb 4, 2018
The new tax law eliminates the individual mandate. When this repeal takes effect in 2019, millions more Americans are expected to go without health insurance. Auto insurers will likely pick up the tab for some of that population's medical care. That could raise car insurance premiums.
Contingent Fee Litigation in New York City
Jan 30, 2018
Analysis of "closing statements" in New York state courts from 2004–2013 show settlement rates in the state are very high relative to previous studies, that claims are disproportionately from poor neighborhoods, and that attorneys' fees are almost always one-third of net recovery, which is the maximum allowed by law, among other findings.
The Effect of Health Insurance Coverage Expansions on Auto Liability Claims and Costs
Dec 18, 2017
How do the Affordable Care Act health insurance coverage expansions affect payment for medical care provided through liability insurance, such as auto insurance?
Emerging Trends in Compensation for Widespread Losses
Dec 4, 2017
In a consumer society where widespread losses can easily occur, the processes and procedures for providing compensation to large numbers of claimants are very important. This conference explored issues that affect the speed, efficiency, and fairness with which the compensation system operates in the United States.
Alternatives to Civil Litigation for Assigning Responsibility Following a Catastrophe
Nov 28, 2017
What are alternative means of assigning responsibility following a catastrophic event and providing just compensation? How might policymakers respond after a major adverse event should they conclude traditional civil litigation is not the best approach?

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