Legal Nurse Consultants are an important part of the legal team at many firms. They help attorneys negotiate the most complicated medical aspects of their cases with insider knowlege gained from years on the front lines of the medical community.…
Obtaining health care records is one of the first things that needs to happen in any health care related case. On the Defense side, if the record of care is correctly documented and maintained, it can make it very easy…
The large majority of lawsuits involving individuals in the entertainment industry revolve around lost wages or fees. These claims can often allege millions in lost earnings depending on the role the person plays within the industry. Given the exorbitant amount…
Preparing your expert witness for the stress of testifying and cross-examination during your client’s trial is clearly important. Â On the other hand, making sure the jury is willing to listen to your expert’s testimony in the first place can make…
As a new expert witness, one of the most confusing – and important – elements of your expert witness testimony will be your expert witness report. A good attorney will work with you every step of the way to ensure…
Since Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals in 1993, the Frye “general acceptance” test has been superceded by the newer Daubert standard for the admissibility of expert evidence on the federal level and in more than half of U.S. state courts. The older Frye standard held the measure…
Serving as an expert witness on an important cases can be a thrilling achievement and validation of years of hard work. However, a turn as an expert witness can also be very intimidating for the uninitiated. Even though an attorney should…
When working with expert witnesses, it is important to understand that they can be easily overwhelmed by a trial setting, making proper coaching and preparation essential. After all, every expert is human, and the courtroom is a naturally stressful environment.…
The science of assessing construction defects involves a fascinating array of possibilities depending on the nature of the work, and its context. If you’re an attorney whose firm specializes in construction litigation, surely you have a leg up on the…
Transvaginal mesh was originally intended to treat women suffering from debilitating conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. Instead, it has severely injured many of the women it was intended to help. It has caused organ perforations, erosion…