Expert witness testimony in the American judicial system has traditionally been extracted the same way every case; each side obtains and examines their own expert, with their own theories and conclusions, and each witness is then cross-examined by opposing counsel.…
In addition to my roles as a pediatric emergency nurse and an instructor for a major school of nursing, I’ve taken on the role of pediatric expert nurse witness for several emergency department medical-legal cases in the past five years.…
Once the jury feels that a witness is unprepared, it is very difficult to repair confidence in that expert. However, thorough preparation before your expert’s turn on the stand can avoid the damage that an unprepared witness can inflict on…
Pulmonary embolus is defined as a condition in which a foreign material travels to the lung blood vessels and lodges there. In a vast majority of cases, the material is a blood clot (thrombus) that originates in the deep leg…
In the world of product liability cause of actions, an expert witness can make or break the case. Product liability lawsuits, the legal liability of a manufacturer for selling a defective product, are as broad as the products themselves. Generally,…
There are over two million Americans serving time in prison – more than any other country in the world. About half of all federal inmates, and 16% of all state prisoners, are serving time for drug convictions. These numbers have…
Total hip arthroplasty is widely regarded as one of the most successful orthopedic procedures in terms of patient satisfaction. Pain relief, improved functional independence, and better quality of life are almost always achieved. Nearly a half-million of these procedures are…
The management of stroke patients has evolved with sophisticated treatments capable of reversing brain tissue damage and even preventing future strokes. These advancements bring an evidence based set of medical pathways providing a clear standard of care. Meeting the standard…
Such a busy workload causes many attorneys to search for ways to improve their time management and boost productivity. Time management becomes particularly important when dealing with expert witnesses. Experts often maintain busy schedules and charge at an hourly rate.…
Berg v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos. was one of the first lawsuits in which products containing talcum powder were ruled to be a “contributing factor” in a Plaintiff’s ovarian cancer, with an additional ruling that held that talc-based products…