Presumption concerning notice of injury and self-inflicted injuries
- reports as evidence
Source:
Section 656.310 — Presumption concerning notice of injury and self-inflicted injuries; reports as evidence, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors656.html.
Notes of Decisions
Report by out-of-state physician is not admissible unless physician is “treating or examining doctor.” Downey v. Halvorson-Mason, 20 Or App 593, 532 P2d 807 (1975), Sup Ct review denied
Where first insurer offered written medical reports and second insurer made arrangements for doctor to appear at hearing for cross-examination, first insurer was responsible for paying fees and expenses incident to doctor’s appearance as witness. Hanna v. McGrew Bros. Sawmill, 44 Or App 189, 605 P2d 724 (1980), modified 45 Or App 757, 609 P2d 422 (1980)
Specific allowance of medical, surgical and hospital reports does not exclude introduction of other types of reports. Stevens v. Champion International, 44 Or App 587, 606 P2d 674 (1980)
Statements in medical reports constitute prima facie evidence of medical matters only, not causation issues. Zurita v. Canby Nursery, 115 Or App 330, 838 P2d 625 (1992), Sup Ct review denied
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