Ponder v. Cartmell

I agree with the majority that it was error for the trial court to admit into evidence the report of Dr. Pike. For that reason this cause should be reversed and remanded. However, I disagree that the second point argued by the appellant, concerning the admissibility of the medical expenses, warrants reversal.

The majority opinion correctly acknowledges our longstanding rule that the medical expenses recoverable by the plaintiff must be found to be reasonable and necessary, but then ignores the “reasonable” requirement of the two-pronged test. Reasonable in relation to what? I perceive the test…