Most parents have uttered the phrase “Because I Said So”. You know precisely what it means. You know why you said it. And, on occasion, your offspring will also know what it means.
In the medico-legal domain, experts are generally needed to make the case to the jury. They need to explain why the defendant doctor violated the standard of care; and how that violation caused damages. Many times, that opinion is supported by years of experience, the medical literature, and more. But, sometimes, the expert’s opinion propelling a meritless case boils down to ““Because I Said So”.
