Ahola v. Sincock

The plaintiff was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior, Wisconsin, and placed under the care of Dr. H. A. Sincock, a specialist in diseases of children, gynecology, and obstetrics, on August 26, 1953. X rays were taken and the doctor found from physical examination “that she had a fracture, a portion of which was just protruding just beneath the skin about five inches below the hip joint itself, plus multiple slit superficial abrasions of the thigh. Mostly on the top surface of the thigh.” Dr. Sincock testified as follows:

“Q. Where would you say this fracture occurred? A. I would say this…