An expert witness is an individual that is an expert in their particular field and they are called to testify at a trial. There is something about that trial that suggests this individual could be helpful in establishing the guilt or the innocence of the defendant. For instance, a dentist may be called upon to [...]
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Expert Witness
April 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Expert Witness, Lawyer, Legal, Medical Expert Witness, advertising, attorneys, certification, expert witness database, expert witness directory, expert witness marketing, expert witnesses, forensic expert witness, marketing, testimony, training
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VIDEO: Avoiding Documentation Pitfalls
February 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Expert Witness, Lawyer, Legal, testimony, training
Found this great discussion from Patricia Iyer covering topics such as:
Why do patients sue for malpractice?
What is the role of the medical record in how legal cases are screened for merit?
How should health care providers address delay in treatment & failure to rescue patients?
Why it is so important to have legible orders?
Pat Iyer answers these [...]
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What is a Medical Malpractice Expert Witness?
March 9th, 2009 · No Comments · Dental Expert Witness, Lawyer, Legal, Medical Expert Witness
Medical malpractice cases normally occur when a medical professional is alleged to have failed to provide a quality standard of care. Malpractice claims usually involve seeking damages for the plaintiff as a result of intentional misconduct, failure to prevent foreseeable injuries, failure to provide correct test results, and failure to provide proper medical treatment. [...]
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