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· 4/23/1969

Smith v. German

Citations

  • 434 Pa. 47
  • 253 A.2d 107
  • 1969 Pa. LEXIS 402

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • expert must show causal connection between severe personality change and automobile accident or marital difficulties
  • expert must show causal connection between severe personality change and automobile accident or marital difficulties
  • where there is no obvious causal relationship between an injury and its claimed consequences, unequivocal medical testimony is necessary to establish the causal connection
  • “Where there is no obvious causal relationship, unequivocal Medical testimony is necessary to establish the causal connection.”
  • “Where there is no obvious causal relationship, unequivocal medical testimony is necessary to establish the causal connection.” (citation omitted)
  • absent obvious causal relationship, expert medical testimony is required to prove element of causation in personal injury claims

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Judges: Jones, Cohen, Eagen, O'brien, Roberts and Pomeroy

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