Guest guest Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 >>>>We also have another catch, unlike MOST states, the doc that is testifying MUST be within the same field.>>> Yea, I got that nonsense too. BUT, after doing my own research, I was able to pull up appeal cases where the judge ruled that if the negligence was so obvious that even a non medical person could understand it, then no need for an *expert* in that field. I am so sorry about your friend's nightmare......and only a 1 year statute? Sheesh.....everything is working against you in that state! Chris Kelly Lots of NEW categories added 8/04 Tons of stone and silver jewelry http://www.scentsappeal.net ---------- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release 11/19/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Sorry for taking so long to answer - I check my email every day, but I just " check " it! LOL, I don't necessarily read it, though! When we were trying to get this doc, we tried to get the best in the business to testify on 24 hours notice, no less! But unfortunately, he is a neonatologist/pediatrician, and therefore, unable to testify except to the condition of the baby, (this means NOT against the practices of the OB and the OB was who we were trying to get!) It is very restrictive on purpose. By the time most folks figure out they were wronged, it is already on a very tight deadline, plus the fact that they (docs) have very deep pockets and can/will try to drag things out as long as possible to stop the suits dead in their tracks. Not pretty, but if you have the money, you are automatically above the law. Or that is how it is here. The good ol' boys network is very much alive and well. You are either in cahoots or not. I prefer not to be, if you kwim. ; ) Jill Mc. Alabama Chris Kelly <Purrrdy wrote: >>>>We also have another catch, unlike MOST states, the doc that is testifying MUST be within the same field.>>> Yea, I got that nonsense too. BUT, after doing my own research, I was able to pull up appeal cases where the judge ruled that if the negligence was so obvious that even a non medical person could understand it, then no need for an *expert* in that field. I am so sorry about your friend's nightmare......and only a 1 year statute? Sheesh.....everything is working against you in that state! Chris Kelly Lots of NEW categories added 8/04 Tons of stone and silver jewelry http://www.scentsappeal.net ---------- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.799 / Virus Database: 543 - Release 11/19/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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