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.
How does a Medical Malpractice Lawyer become Reimbursed for Expenses
In your medical malpractice case in New York, why does your attorney have the ability to be reimbursed for his expenses throughout the course of your litigation?
Can You File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit if the Patient willfully Drank Drano
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Can Falling out of Bed be Grounds for a Medical Malpractice Case
A patient falls from the hospital gurney in the emergency room, suffers a fractured shoulder and the hospital blames the patient for this since the patient was told to stay in bed. Can this be grounds for a personal injury or a medical malpractice case?
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.
Understanding How a Claim Can be Affected by the Statute of Limitations
One of the challenges in personal injury cases and similar types of lawsuits is complying with a statute of limitations or other timelines imposed by the courts. Many states have a statute of limitations, and once it expires, it becomes very difficult to bring a personal injury case forward. While some of these timeframes may […]
What is Decision Reserved?
When a judge says decision reserved, it means that now he has heard oral arguments from the two attorneys or sides on the different issues involved in the matter and rather than reach for an immediate decision, the judge reserves giving the decision at a later date. The judge does this because he is going […]
Should Attorney Guarantees Motivate You in Selecting an Attorney
No Lawyer can Guarantee an Outcome When you are injured and you want to claim compensation of the harms and losses that you have suffered, you would be looking for a poignant personal injury lawyer for handling your case. You will come across many ads, where the attorney is providing all sorts of guarantees. Some […]
Is someone Forcing You to Settle Your Personal Injury Case
If you settle your case in open court, why does the judge want to know whether you are doing this under your own volition? Settling in Open Court When you settle your personal injury case in court, it means in open court where anybody can come and go, and you have put your settlement on […]
Some Facts about Closing Remarks in a Personal Injury Case
The Procedure of Who Goes First and Last in a Personal Injury Case A lawsuit can be brought seeking compensation for the harms and losses that a person has suffered because of someone else’s carelessness. It could be an accident, medical malpractice, or even a wrongful death case. The person who initiates the lawsuit has […]