Some medical malpractice case evaluations can solidly distinguish slam dunk cases from completely meritless ones. But, more often than not, most cases do not fall within the two extremes. Oftentimes, an expert’s review of records can result in a “borderline”…

The devices, which brace the spines of children with scoliosis, were the subject of recalls in 2020. The company reportedly fixed the previous mechanical issues. However, the FDA has since received complaints about other risks associated with the devices. Although…

Here is a checklist to help you prepare for your first site inspection: 1) Understand the Underlying Dispute Understanding the underlying claim helps you prepare for how you’ll review the property and decide what tools you need. In addition to…

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees a number of topics related to workplace safety. These include issues related to machine accidents, from the necessary signage and safety equipment to the due diligence required by employers to keep…

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure’s Rule 26 and the Duty to Disclose Overall, the Rules can provide information about proceedings that may help orient an expert witness to the process. Rule 26 covers a number of details related to the…

The case in point was  Reibenstein v. Barax, 236 A.3d 1162 (Pa. Super. 2020), a medical malpractice case. The Superior Court reversed and remanded the trial court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of the defendants. The opinion required the courts…

Time is money, and few professionals are more aware of this than attorneys. For lawyers, time can affect the availability or quality of evidence and the ability to handle a case effectively. Several tools allow attorneys to reduce the time…

Pfizer, the drug manufacturing giant, has recently expanded its prior recall of its popular anti-smoking medication, Chantix. The expanded recall is contemporaneous to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent test results. The FDA discovered high levels of nitrosamines…

There’s a phrase in economics known as the tragedy of the commons. It describes scenarios in which individuals’ short-term selfish interests are at odds with long-term group interests and the common good. Water rights are a prime, real-world example of…

The outcome of the case is a stark reminder of the importance of expert witness testimony during medical malpractice cases. Experts are a necessity in a vast majority of cases. They need to be prepared to offer clear, accurate, and…