Expert Witness
Medical experts perform many vital roles in civil litigation. In a personal injury matter, the expert can help the attorney understand important medical issues central to the case, such as the nature and extent of the injury, causation, the impact of preexisting conditions, and prognosis of future medical needs and costs. In cases of medical malpractice, the use of a medical expert by the plaintiff is required in most jurisdictions before a lawsuit may even be filed. In cases involving an allegedly defective medical device, a medical expert familiar with the device can opine whether a given injury was due to a product defect or operator error. In all cases, the oral and written testimony of an effective medical expert can inform and educate the judge or jury as trier of fact and guide them toward a decision on liability, damages and other key issues.
Neurosurgery MedLegal Services provides attorneys for plaintiff or defense with a board-certified neurosurgeon and practicing physician capable of providing expert testimony on brain injury, spine injury and neurosurgical interventions in medical malpractice, personal injury and product liability matters. The firm’s expert, Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheimer, is a board-certified neurosurgeon with 29 years experience as a practicing physician and 18 years experience providing services as an expert witness. Dr. Oppenheimer and Neurosurgery MedLegal Services provide clients with a medical expert who has:
- The credentials to qualify as an expert in court
- The ability to communicate and convey complex medical information
- The demeanor to convince judges, juries and factfinders on key points in your case
Medical matters need a medical expert
Medical records alone have little impact on a jury without someone to interpret and explain them. Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheimer is a trained actor and voice-over artist who delivers opinions in a well-articulated fashion that commands attention and enhances understanding. Neurosurgery MedLegal Services can help the trier of fact in your case reach the appropriate conclusion regarding complex questions of fact, such as:
- Did the injury arise from the accident at hand or some prior incident?
- What is the plaintiff’s prospect for medical recovery, and how much more treatment is needed?
- How much pain and suffering is the plaintiff experiencing?
At Neurosurgery MedLegal Services, our experienced medical expert understands that conclusory statements are not good enough when providing an expert opinion. You’ll find that we rely on specific scientific data or analysis in reaching our conclusions and only render judgments that are supported by objective evidence or well-regarded theory. Moreover, our expert is able to explain why he relied on certain theories or methods and to provide support for those choices. We’ll be able to explain how conclusions were reached, supported by ample evidence.
What you can expect from Neurosurgery MedLegal Services
Our medical expert provides invaluable assistance in pre-trial litigation support, strategy, discovery and trial. Count on Neurosurgery MedLegal Services for the right level of expert services that meet your specific needs. You can expect any of the following to be delivered expertly and professionally, as needed for your case:
- Research and investigation
- Pretrial strategy conferences
- Consultations with Client
- Reviewing and organizing documents
- Analysis and testing
- Responding to discovery requests
- Reading and signing deposition transcripts
- Preparing exhibits and demonstrative aids
- Report writing
- Testifying at depositions, trials, hearings, arbitration or other venues
Your Source for Expert Opinions and Witness Testimony on Neurological Injuries
As a personal injury plaintiff’s or defense lawyer, you know that not all injuries are obvious to the naked eye. This is often especially the case with neurological injuries. When neurological injury claims are playing a central role in your litigation, Neurosurgery MedLegal Services can provide you with a board-certified neurosurgeon and experienced expert witness who can deliver a strong, solid report that averts trial or provide compelling testimony in depositions and trial as needed. Call Neurosurgery MedLegal Services at 866-659-8051 to retain an experienced and successful expert in your case.
