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To: puborectalis who wrote (18796)	10/14/2004 5:34:08 PM
From: John Carragher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27181

why would oby doctors leave pa and go and practice in new jersey. rates.. why are rates so much higher in pa.. because of the law suits.

To: puborectalis who wrote (18796)	10/14/2004 5:54:28 PM
From: Carolyn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27181

HWL! Artificially keeping the rates low? LOLOL! You are obviously not a doctor!

To: puborectalis who wrote (18796)	10/14/2004 6:55:28 PM
From: Ann Corrigan	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 27181

I was recently called to jury duty with about 130 other citizens(overkill on the county's part). Only one trial that day so about 20 of us would be chosen for a Medical mal-practice suit. Plaintiff's wrist was hurt on the job & he was treated at hospital emergency room. His lawyer "Guido" explained that the MD supposedly misdiagnosed injury to a teeny tiny bone in the defendant's wrist, which would render the man incapable of making a living forever after. The defendant, an older MD, sat there with a distraught expression. Atty Guido stated the trial would involve lengthy explanations & X-ray examinations of the teeney-tiny bone. My family was in the midst of a very time consuming project, and my eyes were glazing over at the thought of days spent listening to Guido's miniscule injury details. With misplaced luck my jury # was called for voirdire(sp?). As soon as Guido asked if anyone had any reason why they could not sit on the jury, raised my hand & explained that I believe caps should be placed on jury awards(which is in fact my conviction). For some strange reason Guido didn't want me on the jury(while I said a silent thank you prayer). LOL My point is that the plaintiff looked perfectly healthy. It was obviously a frivolous lawsuit brought by a lazy, opportunistic attorney. Why are you supporting lawyers who would happily close down your medical practice for a minute bone injury, if it would line their pockets?