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Sacramento Woman Hires Expert in Chiropractic Malpractice Lawsuit, Part 4 of 7

It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.

(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this personal injury lawsuit and its proceedings.)

DR. HILL SPECIFICALLY STATED HIS OPINIONS AT THE TIME OF HIS DEPOSITION

In addition to basing his opinions upon reliable medical evidence as set forth above, Dr. Hill clearly stated what opinions he is going to express at the time of trial:

1) He is going to be testifying regarding both general standard of care or lack thereof for chiropractors.

2) He is going to be offering opinions regarding how chiropractic adjustment can cause injury.

3) He is going to be offering opinions as to what the standard of care requires for obtaining a history.

4) He is going to be offering an opinion as what the standard of care requires when conducting a physical examination.

5) He is going to be offering an opinion as to when the standard of care calls for ordering an x-ray and/or an MRI..

6) He is going to be offering an opinion specifically as to the standard of care as it applies to the manner in which defendant Daniel Li, D.C., performed the adjustment on plaintiff.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.

7) He is going to be offering an opinion as to when the standard of care provides that a chiropractic adjustment not be done following an evaluation and development of a treatment plan.

8) He is going to be offering an opinion that Dr. Li should not have done a knee adjustment.

9) He is going to be offering an opinion of what a chiropractic evaluation entails and how the evaluation should be performed.

10) He is going to be offering an opinion as to what the standard of care requires regarding the prerequisites of performing a knee adjustment in terms of palpation.

11) He is going to be offering an opinion as to what the standard of care requires in terms of not performing a manual manipulation to a joint based on a specific clinical presentation, i.e. suspecting a meniscal tear or any extensive degeneration or arthritis. (See Part 5 of 7.)

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.