Dani Alexis Ryskamp, J.D.

What Happened in the Car Crash Case  In June 2011, a FedEx contractor driving a FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. tractor-trailer crashed into a small pickup truck. The crash occurred in the hours before dawn. The pickup was moving slowly…

These court rules change when the witness is certified as an expert witness, however. Expert witnesses can testify about matters that lie in their field of expertise. This includes their own opinions and analyses formed with the reasoning and tools…

By understanding the deposition process, an expert can prepare more effectively, give clearer testimony, and avoid unnecessary complications at later phases of the case. The Deposition Process For experts, the deposition process begins well in advance of the deposition itself.…

There are several different methods to accomplish the discovery process, each of which offers certain advantages or disadvantages. Typically, state or federal court rules govern the methods and timing of discovery. Expert witnesses often enter a case during the discovery…

Patients who received one of about 140,000 Exactech knee or ankle replacements, however, are now facing a recall because their replacement joints may wear out sooner than expected. Exactech’s Knee Replacement Implant Recall Exactech first announced a recall in August…

A proposed bill updates the provisions of the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 (MICRA). The proposed California bill raises the damage caps in medical malpractice cases, allowing for increases in pain and suffering awards. In doing so, it…

Instead, the parties in damages claims may be at odds over questions about the effect or magnitude of the harm done. They may dispute whether or to what extent one party should compensate the other. These are questions about damages.…

The firefighters, who suffer from various forms of cancer, claim that the use of PFAS chemicals in the suits and foam was a “substantial factor and proximate cause of the cancers, serious illnesses, and bodily injuries.” Firefighters’ Allegations Regarding “Forever…

A basic understanding of the civil trial process and the legal system will help an expert witness perform to the best of their ability. Knowing the role the attorney asked you to play can help you prepare reports and testimony,…

The lawsuits allege that the Similac exposure caused the NEC cases in premature infants who received the formula during their stays in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Some plaintiffs also claim that Abbott Laboratories, Similac’s maker, intentionally misled parents and…