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
Cases brought against the manufacturer of goods, following an injury caused by an inherent defect within the good, are not based on a theory of negligence, but on a theory of product liability. The manufacturers are liable for products that cause harm because they represented that the products were safe… Continue reading
