Oak Ridge Science, Technology & Internet Lawyer, Tennessee

... Corp., 181 SW3d at 274. The courts "must analyze the science and not merely the qualifications [of the expert]." McDaniel v. CSX Transp., Inc., 955 SW2d at 265. ... We conclude that self-reported facts would be relied upon by sleep science experts in reaching a diagnosis. ...

... The distinction between ordinary negligence and malpractice turns on whether the acts or omissions complained of involve a matter of medical science or art requiring specialized skills not ordinarily possessed by lay persons or whether the conduct complained of can instead ...

This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel for a hearing and a report of findings of fact and conclusions of law. The employee filed a Worker's Compensation action on August 22, 2003 alleging a compensable injury ...