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How to Determine if a Medical Malpractice Case is Worth Pursuing
Medical malpractice cases are often more complex, more involved, and more difficult to win than a typical personal injury matter. Not only must the plaintiff show that they were harmed by a doctor’s conduct; they must also establish the relevant standard of medical care, specific to both the area of medicine and the procedure… Read More »
What Are Common Medication Errors?
Many malpractice cases arise because a healthcare professional made a mistake with regard to a patient’s medication at some point between prescription and distribution. Continue reading to learn about common medication errors, and contact a qualified medical expert with any additional questions or for help with a medical malpractice lawsuit. Failing to Account for… Read More »
Checklist for Pursuing a Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice claims can be among the most complex types of personal injury cases. When pursuing a medical malpractice case, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Below, we discuss some of the key factors relevant to any malpractice claim. Call a qualified medical expert for assistance with case background or… Read More »
What to Do When a Delayed Diagnosis Leads to Permanent Damage
Medical malpractice can take many forms. While the prototypical malpractice claim involves a botched medical procedure, such as a surgery gone wrong, other types of negligent medical behavior can give rise to a malpractice claim. If you are misdiagnosed with the wrong condition, or if your physician otherwise fails to give you a diagnosis… Read More »
Can an Expert Witness be Replaced if They’re Unavailable for Trial?
You’ve spent months or, more likely, years building your case. You’ve gone through discovery and motion practice. You’ve retained your expert – best in the field. You have a brilliant expert report undeniably proving your side of the case, and your witness handled the deposition with ease. But then, on the eve of trial,… Read More »
Difference Between Lay Witness and Expert Witness
Lay witnesses and expert witnesses serve different functions in litigation, and the formalities surrounding the admission of each form of testimony differ as a result. Read on for a discussion of the primary differences between lay witness and expert witness testimony. If you need expert testimony, consultation, or advice in your litigation, call a… Read More »
What’s the Max Number of Medical Experts in a Case?
Many cases such as personal injury, toxic tort, or medical malpractice lawsuits require expert testimony to proceed. Experts from both sides are necessary to establish or refute negligence, causation, damages, and other specific factors relating to the matter. Many cases become a battle of the experts and turn on the experts’ respective credibility and… Read More »
Tips for Lawyers Dealing With Expert Witnesses
Expert witnesses, like lawyers, can be a special breed. They are likely very advanced in their field (particularly if you chose well), but there is every chance that they are not as experienced with legal proceedings. Certain good practices should be maintained whenever retaining and relying upon an expert for advice, an expert report,… Read More »
What Are the Benefits of a Neurosurgeon Expert Witness?
Medical experts are essential to proving or disproving a variety of legal claims. Whether you are trying to establish duty, breach, causation, or harm, if any of the necessary elements turn on a matter of medical expertise, you need the right professional in your corner in order to have any chance of prevailing. Read… Read More »
What Criteria Might be Used to Establish Someone as an Expert Witness?
Not everyone can be an expert witness. An expert must have relevant education, understanding, and experience in the particular field at issue to be qualified to issue an expert opinion. Experts base their testimony on their professional opinions, not on their personal observance of the facts at issue in the case, so the basis… Read More »