Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1124.1 – Cumulative medical testimony; medical examination
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:1124.1
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Neither the claimant nor the respondent in hearing before the hearing officer shall be permitted to introduce the testimony of more than two physicians where the evidence of any additional physician would be cumulative testimony. However, the hearing officer, on his own motion, may order that any claimant appearing before it be examined by other physicians.
Acts 1988, No. 938, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1989. Acts 1989, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1990.