Different lawyers have different views on the pros and cons of video depositions. However, there are a number of benefits lawyers should consider when evaluating whether to use video during a deposition. Below are ten reasons why videotaping a deposition…

If an expert is necessary to prove a case theory, chances are the opposing party will also retain their own expert. But no matter how sound one side’s legal theories and expert opinions appear to be, an opposing expert’s conclusions…

Social media has changed how we communicate, share, stay informed, and keep in touch. Unsurprisingly, it’s also changed how we navigate discovery in many civil claims, including personal injury cases. Social media postings can provide an essential window into noneconomic…

A properly retained expert witness is hired to employ their training, education, and experience to review data and draw conclusions about the evidence at hand. But hiring an expert is not tantamount to purchasing their opinion. An expert should not…

For litigation involving personal injuries – such as a negligence or worker’s compensation claim – an independent medical examination will be an integral part of the process. An independent medical examination, as the term suggests, is an examination conducted by…

A medical expert witness must be able to examine the material facts of the case, such as medical records and lay witness testimony. As well as prepare written statements, create models and other visual aids to explain their theories, prepare…

Cross examination of an expert can feel like a daunting task. Not only are you asking direct, pointed questions, sometimes specifically designed to discredit or call into question a witness’ opinion, you are doing so to someone who’s expertise in…

“Proximate cause,” on its face, seems like a pretty straight forward concept. In medical malpractice lawsuits, the question of proximate cause, and whether the plaintiff can provide the jury with the necessary facts to support proximate cause, is critical. In…

From train derailments to car crashes, accidents happen all the time. Whether those accidents are litigated in court, however, is a different story. Even the seemingly most straightforward accidents can present complex, multi-faceted issues of negligence, and it may not…

Here, we look at the role rebuttal expert witnesses play in the trial process. We’ll explore how these witnesses are used, why attorneys use them, and the types of cases in which a rebuttal expert witness is most likely to…