Just as a ship needs a compass, a jury needs evidence to navigate its way to a fair verdict — emotion has no place at the helm. The “Golden Rule” tactic encourages jurors to place themselves in the plaintiff’s shoes …
In a medical malpractice trial, contributory negligence isn’t just a defense tactic — it’s a multi-faceted tool that could change the outcome of your case. In our experience, the strategic use of contributory negligence-related evidence can have a far greater …
For health care providers defending themselves in court, it can feel like a nightmare scenario. Trial starts and it’s going well. The law is on their side, the medicine is on their side, and the facts are on their side. …
Before medical malpractice cases reach trial, Plaintiffs will typically argue that there is an iron clad link between the doctor’s alleged lack of informed consent disclosure and their client’s injury: “If the doctor knew there was a chance this procedure …
What should you expect of your legal team when mounting a defense against a pro se plaintiff? Defending health care providers in malpractice claims brought by pro se plaintiffs presents unique challenges requiring patience, precision, and strategic foresight. Because pro …
Change is inevitable. Getting blindsided by change doesn’t have to be. One significant recent change affects jury selection rules — an important factor in any medical malpractice case. Below, we break down what these new rules mean and how they …