Pearson v. Bridges

STILWELL, Judge:

In this medical malpractice case, Tommy L. Bridges, M.D. appeals the trial court’s decision to admit evidence of four possible scenarios regarding Belinda Sue Pearson’s future medical needs and expenses. Bridges claims the trial court erred in admitting evidence of future medical expenses that did not reach the “most probable” standard for admissibility. We affirm.

FACTS

Pearson sued Bridges for medical malpractice after complications from gallbladder surgery. During laparoscopic surgery in May 1992, Bridges cut the common bile duct instead of the cystic duct as intended. He…