Showing a Document to Jog the Witness’s Memory
A lawyer shows the witness a document to refresh his memory about something that the witness claims he cannot remember. This type of technique is used when a witness, especially a doctor does not remember something about an event or about a conversation that may have occurred previously. Information may be contained in a document or in a medical record that might refresh the doctor’s memory.
Preventing birth injury in oversized babies
Soon-to-be parents in New York may be interested to learn that a study out of Switzerland recommends inducing labor at around 37 or 38 weeks in women who are pregnant with unusually large babies. According to the researchers, while there are dangers involved when inducing labor before 39 weeks, they are offset by the advantages of delivering the baby early when the baby is very large.
Can You Show that the Independent Doctor is Lying
When you have filed a personal injury case, the defense will usually hire a doctor to conduct an “independent” medical examination of your injuries. This examination is done to see if your injuries are indeed what you are claiming them to be. However, there is nothing independent about this medical examination by the defense.
Study looks into injuries related to laser surgery
People who have undergone laser hair removal may be interested to learn that New York is one of the few states where people can perform this procedure without an operating license. New York is also a state that has seen some of the highest numbers of malpractice lawsuits related to laser surgery injuries.
Is it Right for You to Procure Your Own Medical Records for Your Attorney
You suspect that your doctor has done something wrong, and that has caused you significant injury and loss. Now, when you go to an attorney, the attorney says that before he starts investigating your case, he wants you to obtain your medical records and deliver them to him. Is this the right thing for the lawyer to ask of you, and is this the normal procedure?
What happens When a Juror does not Follow the Law in a Medical Malpractice Case
What happens if one of the jurors during the course of deliberations refuses to follow the law as the judge has instructed the jury? Can the other jurors do something about this? The answer is yes-the other jurors can do something about it.
The Importance of an Expert Witness Reply in a Medical Malpractice Case
What is an expert witness reply in a New York medical malpractice case?
Emphasis on basic safety reduces neonatal injury
The tremendous complexity involved in carrying a child to term and successfully delivering them is well known to parents in New York and elsewhere. Unfortunately, adverse events do occur, and a substantial proportion of children born every year suffer birth trauma and other injuries that may possibly have been preventable. Recent studies on complex issues such as health care indicate that simple mistakes can be just as dangerous as more complex ones.
What is a Hi-Low Agreement in a Medical Malpractice Case
What is a Hi-Low Agreement?
Will the Health Department Automatically Launch an Investigation when You File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
If you file a case against a doctor for medical practice in the state of New York, then does the New York State Department of Health automatically begin an investigation against this doctor?