Expert opinions
Sec. 22. (a) The panel has the sole duty to express the panel's
expert opinion as to whether or not the evidence supports the
conclusion that the defendant or defendants acted or failed to act
within the appropriate standards of care as charged in the complaint.
(b) After reviewing all evidence and after any examination of the
panel by counsel representing either party, the panel shall, within
thirty (30) days, give one (1) or more of the following expert
opinions, which must be in writing and signed by the panelists:
(1) The evidence supports the conclusion that the defendant or
defendants failed to comply with the appropriate standard of
care as charged in the complaint.
(2) The evidence does not support the conclusion that the
defendant or defendants failed to meet the applicable standard
of care as charged in the complaint.
(3) There is a material issue of fact, not requiring expert
opinion, bearing on liability for consideration by the court or
jury.
(4) The conduct complained of was or was not a factor of the
resultant damages. If so, whether the plaintiff suffered:
(A) any disability and the extent and duration of the
disability; and
(B) any permanent impairment and the percentage of the
impairment.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13.
Last modified: May 24, 2006