Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Illinois

Self representation, Testimony

I am representing myself in Administrative judge hearing on peer review quality of care issues in Medicaid. I am doing very well on the facts - the reviewer is a hack with tons of contradictions, clear lack of basic medical knowledge and goof ups. He didn't care to update his knowledge before cross examination. How can I testify myself without a lawyer? I thought about a sworn statement. Any better options? After that, I want to offer myself for cross examination. Can I do that? Can I read another sworn statement instead of redirect?


Asked on 6/16/04, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence A. Stein Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, LLC

Re: Self representation, Testimony

There are two ways: 1) in a narrative where you simply tell you side of the story without questions and answers; or 2) by actually asking yourself questions and then answering them. I reccomend the first way. The only reason you would not get premission to testify in a narrative is if the administrative law judge thinks a narrative form of testimony would interfere with the your opponent's ability to object to allegedly improper questions -- because there will be no questiosn.

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Answered on 6/17/04, 11:47 am


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