As you perform your role, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the different phases of a lawsuit. Insights into the legal process and procedures will help you see your role in the larger context of a lawsuit. Understanding…
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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…
In 2021, The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear J&J’s appeal of one headline case from St. Louis. This case ended with a $2.1 billion dollar verdict for 20 female plaintiffs. The plaintiffs had suffered from ovarian cancer after using…
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 Philips recall included specific continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level positive airway pressure (BPAP) machines. The recall also included mechanical ventilator devices. People who have sleep apnea—a condition that makes breathing difficult during sleep—or suffer from other breathing…
Expert witness depositions are a great way to gain insight into how to best combat the opposing party’s expert and their opinions. If done correctly, a deposition can create a strong foundation for future voir dire, evidentiary challenges, and other…
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…