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Please read this Disclaimer carefully before using the website at www.witheyestosee.com (the “Site”), operated by Duane M. Bryant, M.D. (“Dr. Bryant”). By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Disclaimer.
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All content on this Site, including but not limited to service descriptions, case summaries, curriculum vitae materials, professional biography, and areas of expertise, is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to constitute, and shall not be construed as, legal advice, medical advice, or any other form of professional consultation or counsel.
The content of this Site reflects Dr. Bryant’s professional background and the nature of his forensic and consultative services as an expert witness. It is directed exclusively toward attorneys, insurance professionals, claims administrators, and other medico-legal professionals. It should not be interpreted as a solicitation for a physician-patient relationship, and nothing on this Site constitutes an offer to provide clinical medical care or treatment.
- No Physician-Patient Relationship
Access to or use of this Site does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Duane M. Bryant, M.D. under any circumstances. Dr. Bryant’s professional services, as described on this Site, are provided exclusively in a forensic, consultative, and medico-legal capacity, in accordance with applicable California law and the ethical standards of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Bryant does not provide clinical diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or direct patient care through this Site or through any initial inquiry submitted to this Site. Individuals seeking medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment for any ophthalmic or other medical condition are advised to consult a licensed physician or qualified healthcare professional.
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Nothing on this Site should be interpreted as legal advice or as creating an attorney-client relationship. Case descriptions and illustrative examples published on this Site are presented for informational purposes only and do not represent a prediction, promise, or guarantee of outcome in any current or future legal matter.
Attorneys and other legal professionals are advised to independently evaluate the relevance and applicability of Dr. Bryant’s expertise to their specific case facts, jurisdiction, and applicable standards of proof.
- Expert Witness Services: Scope and Applicable Standards
Dr. Bryant provides expert witness services in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Evidence Code, including Sections 720 and 801, which govern the qualifications and testimony of expert witnesses in California proceedings. His opinions and testimony are also rendered consistent with the standards of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Code of Ethics regarding expert witness conduct.
Expert opinions provided by Dr. Bryant in reports, declarations, depositions, or trial testimony represent his independent professional judgment based on his clinical knowledge, training, surgical experience, and review of materials provided to him in connection with a specific retained engagement. Such opinions are rendered as of the date of their preparation and are based solely on the information available at that time.
Expert opinions do not constitute guarantees of legal outcomes. The admissibility, weight, and persuasive value of expert testimony are matters within the discretion of the relevant court or administrative body, governed by applicable evidentiary rules including the California Evidence Code and, where applicable, the Federal Rules of Evidence.
- Accuracy and Currency of Site Content
While reasonable efforts are made to maintain the accuracy and currency of information on this Site, Dr. Bryant makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any content for any specific purpose. The practice of ophthalmology and the applicable standards of care are subject to ongoing scientific and clinical development. Content on this Site may not reflect the most recent advances in ophthalmic medicine or changes in applicable law.
Reliance on any information published on this Site is at the sole risk of the user.
- Testimonials and Case Descriptions
Client comments, testimonials, and case descriptions appearing on this Site are provided for illustrative purposes only, in compliance with applicable professional guidelines and California Business and Professions Code Section 651, which governs advertising by licensed health care professionals in California. Such content does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction of outcome in any other matter. Results in medico-legal proceedings vary significantly depending on the specific facts, evidence, jurisdiction, and legal theories involved in each case.
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To the fullest extent permitted under California Civil Code Section 1668 and other applicable California law, Duane M. Bryant, M.D. shall not be liable for any loss, claim, injury, liability, or damage of any nature arising from or related to your access to, use of, or reliance upon any information, content, or materials on this Site. This limitation of liability applies to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, and exemplary damages. This limitation does not apply to liability arising from fraud, gross negligence, willful misconduct, or any other basis for liability that cannot be disclaimed under applicable California law.
- Jurisdictional Notice
Dr. Bryant holds active medical licenses in the State of California and the State of Maryland, and provides expert witness and consultative services in matters pending in state and federal courts and administrative forums throughout the United States. The information on this Site is provided in the context of his professional services and does not constitute a representation that his services are appropriate for, or consistent with the professional licensing requirements of, any particular jurisdiction outside California and Maryland.
Prospective clients located in other jurisdictions should independently verify applicable licensing and professional standards requirements for expert witnesses in their jurisdiction.
- California Business and Professions Code Compliance
Dr. Bryant’s forensic and consultative services are rendered in compliance with California Business and Professions Code Section 2290.5, which addresses the provision of telehealth and consultative services, and consistent with all applicable provisions governing licensed physicians in the State of California.
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