W. Va. Code R. § 85-1-17 - Expert Witness Appearances

17.1. An authorized treating physician, or an authorized consulting physician acting upon referral from an authorized treating physician, appearing at a hearing to give testimony regarding an examination of a claimant will be paid a fee by the responsible party commensurate with the service rendered for such appearance and testimony, not to exceed $100 per quarter hour.

17.2. All other expert witness appearance fees, including, but not limited to, any physician other than those physicians mentioned in subsection 17.1. of this section, medical vendors, rehabilitation providers, physical therapists or vocational specialists, shall be paid for by the party wishing to examine or cross-examine the expert witness at an amount agreed to by the parties based upon usual and customary rate for the profession involved, not to exceed $100 per quarter hour. If the expert witness demands an amount in excess of $100 per quarter hour to appear, it is the sole responsibility of the party who has retained the services of the expert or submitted a report or records of the expert as evidence in the case to pay for the difference.

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W. Va. Code R. § 85-1-17