What is a Bill of Particulars
Once a personal injury lawsuit has started, you or your lawyer is obligated to provide the defense with a detailed itemized listing of exactly what your claims are and what injuries you have suffered. Additionally, your lawyer will have to itemize what your medical expenses are and something called special damages. How much are your […]
Using Sworn Statements of a Witness at the Time of Trial
You are involved in an accident, where you slipped and fell, suffered a significant injury, and there were couple of witnesses at the scene who saw you fall. You want to claim compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the property owner. Typically, your lawyer will send an investigator to interview […]
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?
What is a Hi-Low Agreement in a Medical Malpractice Case
What is a Hi-Low Agreement?
The Wrong Medication as the Basis of a Medical Malpractice Case
When a patient is given the wrong medication, he can suffer considerably and even die. Such a person who has suffered significantly due to the wrong medication prescribed or given to them can file a medical malpractice lawsuit and claim compensation for this error and the ramifications stemming from it.
The Importance of Preparing a Legal Brief in Medical Malpractice Cases
Why is it critical for a trial attorney to anticipate the legal issues that are going to arise during the trial? On top of this, to have a trial brief prepared-ready for the judge during trial?
Is Your Lawyer Vouching for Doctor’s Credibility by Calling Him to the Stand
You have sued a doctor in a medical malpractice case in New York, and your lawyer is going to put the doctor on the witness stand at trial. The mere fact that your lawyer has called this witness to the stand, does it mean that your lawyer is vouching for this doctor’s credibility?
Is it Possible to have Non-Jury Trial for Your Medical Malpractice Case in New York
Usually most cases have a jury trial, but it is possible to have a non-jury trial for your medical malpractice case in New York. When your case comes up and it is just about to be put on the trial calendar, you have the option of checking off one of two boxes which say jury and non-jury trial. In correlation with this scenario, it is up to you, whether you want to open the door to a jury trial, or you would like only a judge to listen to your case and pass judgment.
Can You Bring a Retired Medical Expert to the Stand
Is there a danger of bringing in a medical expert who has retired from the practice of medicine?
Can Doctor’s Prior Cases Impact the Present Case
Can a doctor’s prior bad act come into play in your medical malpractice case in the state of New York?