Finding a security camera in the area does not necessarily imply the video will be helpful to the investigation. Some cameras are decoys, while others may not even point toward the area in question. When a camera is located, several…
More people die of vascular disease in the USA (51%) than all other diseases combined. As such it tends to feature heavily in cases of medical malpractice. It is often a silent disease until complications arise; and it’s well known how…
As an Oncology expert in the context of medical malpractice litigation, it’s my job to provide a truthful and well substantiated opinion, most often in the realm of causation. My other responsibilities are limited, but crucially important. My charge is…
Sitzer 2016 states that hospital fall rates range from 1.3 to 8.9 falls per 1000 patient days and average 3.16 falls per 1000 days. Patient falls with injury are costly to our healthcare systems. They are considered a hospital acquired…
Stow v. Los Angeles Dodgers is one of the most famous crowd management cases in United States history. The case involved a San Francisco Giants’ fan who attended a Los Angeles Dodgers’ home opener game. Upon trying to leave the stadium…
In complex litigation, the majority of cases settle prior to trial, meaning the real battle often takes place during discovery. Though fact witnesses are certainly important, any experienced attorney knows that an expert witness can make or break a case.…
Defect and delay claims comprise the majority of construction litigation. Neither are straightforward. Usually, they are very complicated and difficult to quantify, especially without the aid of an expert. However, an even more complex task resides in determining Standard of…
When faced with a potential new malpractice case, plaintiff attorneys often wonder about the merits of the case, while the defense seeks confirmation of its limits. Bad outcomes or emotional letters by grieving family members do not always correlate with…
In the pre-Daubert days, the primary test for expert testimony admissibility was an expert’s background or qualifications. After the Daubert trilogy, courts pivoted from emphasizing an expert’s qualifications to placing greater emphasis on the reliability test. Proponents of expert testimony…
When it comes to cross-examining the opposing expert witness at trial, keep in mind what the late Muhammad Ali once said, “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out…