If the US had the same system as other countries - loser pays - then there wouldn't be so many BS lawsuits.

I fell down due to my own negligence, but what the hey, lemme sue and see if they will settle. If not, my attorney says he doesn't get paid if I don't win, so why not? I can only lose and it costs me nothing if I do.

versus

I fell down due to my own negligence. If I sue and lose, I pay for all expenses incurred, to include lawyer fees, filing fees, admin fees, etc, etc, etc. Hmm... maybe I should reconsider this.

Don't ge me started on tort reform and fixed damages, lol.