Traditional surgery involves the exposure of abdominal and pelvic organs through a single large incision. This approach, known as open laparotomy, affords a wide-open view of abdominal contents. Open laparotomy
Every attorney wants a “strong” case, but strength is a term that is difficult to quantify since it has several subjective variables. All attorneys agree that the elements of negligence
Attorneys often struggle when analyzing a claimant whose issues span multiple medical and surgical specialties. For example, say that a 65-year-old woman fractured her hip, and then developed a stroke,
Hand surgery cases are complex and mistakes during litigation are costly. Before reaching out to a Hand Surgery medical expert witness, take time to consider these 5 pearls that are
Few forensic endeavors raise more questions and intrigue than exhumation autopsy. In nearly all societies and throughout the millennia, the grave is sacrosanct. Protected by both cultural norms and statute,
Timing is everything, and a detailed timeline is the first step in analyzing any time-sensitive medical negligence case. Time-sensitive cases are those that allege harm due to delayed diagnosis or
Imagine that you’ve secured a top-tier medical expert for a “solid” case, the medical records are in the expert’s hands, and now it is only a matter of affirming your
Orthopedic surgery (commonly spelled “Orthopaedic” in academia) is a field of surgery dealing with the surgical treatment of disease and injury of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons are licensed physicians
Given the widespread prevalence of heart disease in the US population, issues related to cardiology occur in countless medical negligence cases. Consequently, in the realm of medical expert witnesses, the
The expert witness is the foundation of any medical malpractice case. From analyzing the elements of negligence to testifying at deposition and trial, your strategic success depends upon competent medical
Attorneys are surprisingly creative at finding their expert witnesses. From trusted sources to personal friends to the physician who performed their last colonoscopy, no “expert” seems out of bounds. Given
All successful medical negligence claims require four cardinal elements: duty, breach, harm, and causation. In oncology litigation, however, the element of causation assumes paramount importance. The reason is that many
Hospital Medicine is a branch of medicine dealing with acute patient care, teaching, and research, all within a hospital-based healthcare system. Consequently, Hospital Medicine focuses upon variables that are unique
An organized medical record is the cornerstone of any negligence case. Since the record is the most important material upon which your expert will rely, proper data preparation is instrumental
From the perspective of the expert witness, examination is not a particularly enjoyable process. The adversarial environment, intensity of focus, and technical nature of the data all combine to add
