Medical expert witnesses play a critical role in personal injury plaintiff cases by providing a thorough and impartial analysis of the medical issues involved in the case. They offer an objective assessment of the extent of the injury, its cause, and its impact on the plaintiff’s life, which is crucial… Continue reading
Who we are: MedicoLegal connects attorneys with orthopedicsurgeons who are interested in medicolegal consulting work. We act asboth your agency and administrative office, handling all of the difficult andtime-consuming tasks associated with legal consulting. You’re in demand! Doctors with expert witness experience, or who are interested in this areaof consulting… Continue reading
Who we are: MedicoLegal connects attorneys with orthopedic surgeons who are interested in medicolegal consulting work. We act as both your agency and administrative office, handling all of the difficult and time-consuming tasks associated with legal consulting. You’re in demand! Doctors with expert witness experience, or who are interested in… Continue reading
The role of a medical director in litigation is to assist counsel in securing the best possible expert testimony and analysis of medical issues related to a case. They may also review medical records and other relevant documentation in tandem and oversight of retained experts. In addition, they may also… Continue reading
Injury law is one of the most complex areas of practice. Proving a catastrophic injury in court certainly requires legal knowledge, but that’s just the start. Plaintiffs need lawyers who are natural-born storytellers—the type who can speak to all audiences and also harness the impact of technology and visual aids… Continue reading
How do you know if you or a family member have been a victim of medical malpractice? Identifying medical malpractice can be challenging. Malpractice occurs when a medical provider is negligent in the care provided to a patient that results in injury or death. And malpractice happens more often than you… Continue reading
Jury selection is the single most important phase of trial. Securing an open and honest jury can be challenging, but failure to do so often makes the likelihood of obtaining a favorable verdict nonexistent. It is critical to frame a case through voir dire questions, not only to help reveal favorable and… Continue reading
There was certainly no shortage of controversy and armchair quarterbacking in this case. As a medical director of an expert witness agency, I, too, critiqued the experts in this case as keenly as my grandpa, who as a retired sportscaster, did virtual play-by-play of many Super Bowls from his living… Continue reading
Under both the old and new legislation, an Applicant will meet the legal definition of catastrophic impairment pursuant to the SABS if it is determined that he/she has suffered a combination of physical and psychological impairments that amount to a whole person impairment (WPI) in excess of 55%. The AMA… Continue reading
Medical experts are a necessary and valuable part of litigation. The right expert can differentiate a case and help gain jury approval. While attorneys used to rely on word of mouth to find medical experts, now the internet provides easy access to a range of qualified doctors and specialists. But the challenges of… Continue reading
