DEPOSITION OF TREATING DOCTOR WHO REFUSES TO MEET WITH PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY
Some time ago plaintiff lawyers experienced a problem in Washington State when treating doctors refused to meet with or discuss their patient’s case with plaintiff lawyer. Some insisted they would not meet at all and some would only meet if “their” lawyer was present. It made no difference if the doctor was provided all the legally required medical release documentation. In some cases it was a policy the majority medical malpractice carrier had adopted as a policy for it’s medical…