Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 5-2.14

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 5-2.14 - Medical Experts

A. Charges for medical-legal services should be no higher than a physician's charges for other medical services, and shall be computed having due regard for the time, effort and skill required.

B. A physician, who has not been paid for treatment rendered to a patient, should still cooperate fully with the patient's attorney. The physician should neither refuse nor delay the submission of medical records or reports, participation in conferences with the attorneys, testimony at Depositions or trial, or any other actions necessary to the resolution of the patient's legal claim.

C. If any party files a Motion which raises the issue of reasonableness of a physician's fee for testimony at a Deposition or at trial, the Court may issue an Order to be served upon the physician, requiring the physician to demonstrate by records or in person that the fee requested is reasonable.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 5-2.14