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As a plastic surgery expert witness, I’ve come to understand that a common misconception among physicians is that legal actions against them are random events that cannot be prevented. Having been hired as a plastic surgery expert witness on many cases and by providing a detailed analysis of  medical-legal cases, it’s become apparent that certain

Posted on August 23, 2013 in Working with Experts

In over twenty-five years of consulting as a pediatrics expert witness on issues for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, I have seen well over two hundred cases at all stages of the process. Having had the opportunity to follow many cases from filing, through discovery and into trial, I have learned that each case is

Posted on August 23, 2013 in Working with Experts

I have been actively engaged in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology for the last 40 years. Over the last 10 years I have been asked to participate as a radiation oncology expert witness in a variety of medical malpractice cases. Radiation therapy, together with surgery and chemotherapy, is one of the major cancer treatment

Posted on August 27, 2013 in Working with Experts

I have been providing expert witness services in podiatry malpractice cases since 1993. These 15 questions are an example of what I am typically asked during  depositions and testimony:   1. How long have you been doing case reviews? 2. How many times have you testified/been deposed for the plaintiff? For the defendant? 3. What,

Posted on January 17, 2014 in Working with Experts

When Bad Things Happen to Patients Treated with Good Medicine On May 5, 2001, I returned home from my first Society meeting where as a new member we were awarded Best Scientific Paper.  I wondered why my academic secretary had placed a manila envelope from a law firm on top of my mail.  I recall

Posted on January 22, 2014 in Working with Experts

Although laparoscopic and robotic surgeries are guided by the same surgical principles as open surgery, they are inherently different from conventional surgery. The major difference is that laparoscopic surgery uses a video camera to visualize a three dimensional surgical field on a two dimensional monitor. It uses long rigid instruments to manipulate, coagulate and cut

Posted on February 14, 2014 in Working with Experts

Case Synopsis A young mother purchased a child stroller at a local mass merchandiser store in Indianapolis, Indiana in the early summer. Later that day, she wanted to bring her infant daughter to visit the child’s grandparents about two miles away.  With the child safely strapped in the new stroller, the mother pushed her daughter for

Posted on March 5, 2014 in Working with Experts

With a stream of reports in the media about shootings, sexual abuse, bullying, and other safety issues in our schools, it’s no surprise that our educational institutions are more vulnerable to lawsuits than ever. Resolution of legal battles involving student-injury lawsuits often depend on the opinion of an experienced education expert witness. They can offer

Posted on April 2, 2014 in Working with Experts

This article is intended to give a brief overview of some of the many factors to consider in life care planning for an individual with brain injury to clarify future needs and expenses. One of the best things an attorney can do to serve Traumatic Brain Injury clients is to have a highly qualified life

Posted on April 16, 2014 in Working with Experts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued warning letters to seven companies selling fraudulent COVID-19 products.  These products—which pose significant health risks to consumers and violate federal law—include supplements, herbal teas, tinctures, essential oils, and unbranded drugs claiming to cure, treat, or prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Posted on July 24, 2020 in COVID-19 & Expert Persepectives