Can You Sit with Your Lawyer during the Trial at the Counsel Table
You are contemplating filing a lawsuit for an accident or medical malpractice case, and you want to know that if your case goes all the way to trial, can you sit with your attorney at the counsel table during the trial?
Do Attorneys Really Care about What has happened to Victims
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What happens if Your Doctor Refuses to Testify
In your medical malpractice case in New York, what happens if your doctor refuses to come into court and testify as an expert on your behalf?
Does the Doctor have to Answer Questions Based on Assumed Facts
Should the Doctor Answer Questions that are Based on Assumed Facts
Failure to Diagnose Cancer at the Outset
Can a person file a medical malpractice case against his or her doctor, if the doctor was unable to diagnose the cancer earlier, and the patient had to undergo chemotherapy because of this delay in the diagnosis?
Patients can help avoid hospital errors
Hospitals in New York and across the country are being pushed to reduce medical errors. Although the hospital is responsible for the safety of its patients, there are steps that people can take before or during a hospitalization to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a mistake.
Can an Insurance Company Override the Doctor for a Settlement
The defense attorney thinks that the plaintiff has a wonderful medical malpractice case. However, he is unable to convince the doctor to start negotiations even when it is completely logical to do so. Can the insurance company override the doctor’s refusal to begin to negotiate?
Do Both Parties have to Attend Court Everyday
Attending Court is not Compulsory
Can An Expert Witness Charge Exorbitant Fees?
Here is a scenario for a medical malpractice case: the victim claims his orthopedist violated the basic standards of medical care, which resulted in significant injuries for him. During the course of litigation, the defense refused to negotiate, which meant the victim had to seek a trial to determine the truth.
Can the Defense Lawyer Ask the Plaintiff Lawyer what the Case is About
Complaint and Summons