LINDEN, Texas A lack of immediate medical attention probably worsened the brain damage suffered by Billy Ray Johnson after he was assaulted and left by the side of a country road, a medical expert testified Thursday in a civil trial. ‘I believe that the delay in getting this gentleman supportive care likely did make his injury worse’ said neurologist Dr. Ramon Diaz-Arrastia of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. ‘Supportive medical maneuvers are very important in minimizing the severity of damage. The civil suit was filed by Alabama-based Southern P...

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