The “related specialty” trap is prevalent in the medical-legal world. Plaintiffs often claim that various medical specialties communicate with one another regularly; therefore, they are in “related fields of health care” as required by Maryland law – even if they are …
Mr. Smith developed a decubitus ulcer while hospitalized. The first witness plaintiff wants to depose is Nurse Brown. Why? Because plaintiffs’ lawyers think nurses give them the most useful/damaging testimony. Nurses are thought to be good witnesses for plaintiffs for …
A powerful strategy: Worried about a big damage award against your high profile defendant doctor? Do you fear a multimillion dollar verdict and a media hailstorm to boot? How do you protect your client and eliminate those worries? We have …
Bifurcate. We’ve all had a case where Plaintiff claims catastrophic, lifetime injuries. In a recent case, Plaintiff designated 7 damage experts to opine he was permanently disabled and required constant supervision. The defense identified 7 experts to counter each issue …
“I just can’t get through a 2-week medical malpractice trial in Baltimore City,”explained Dr. Smith, the almost-retired defendant doctor, busy caring for his ill spouse. “I just don’t have the emotional wherewithal to handle a long trial!” What now? Dr. …
Wrongful death, as we all know, is a separate cause of action that belongs to the family of the injured party. It cannot arise until his or her death. Therefore, plaintiffs suggest, unless the wrongful death action is specifically settled …