Showing a Document to Jog the Witness’s Memory
A lawyer shows the witness a document to refresh his memory about something that the witness claims he cannot remember. This type of technique is used when a witness, especially a doctor does not remember something about an event or about a conversation that may have occurred previously. Information may be contained in a document or in a medical record that might refresh the doctor’s memory.
What does a Lawyer Look for in a Potential Medical Malpractice Case
If you feel that you have suffered harms and losses due to the negligence of a doctor or a hospital staff, you should consider claiming damages by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, when you approach an attorney, he will be looking at your case from his own viewpoint to decide whether he should accept it. Hence, these are the four important aspects a lawyer will be looking at, when a client approaches him with a potential medical malpractice case.
Failure to Diagnose a Heart Attack as the Basis of a Medical Malpractice Case
Failure to recognize a heart attack has significant and dramatic implications for the patient. A heart attack can occur and kill a sizeable portion of your heart. If the attack is not recognized before it happens, or at the time it is happening, the results could be devastating, and is a strong reason for filing a medical malpractice case.
Can You Show that the Independent Doctor is Lying
When you have filed a personal injury case, the defense will usually hire a doctor to conduct an “independent” medical examination of your injuries. This examination is done to see if your injuries are indeed what you are claiming them to be. However, there is nothing independent about this medical examination by the defense.
Why would the Defense Offer a Sizeable Settlement when the Plaintiff’s Story is Anemic
The Defense Offers to Settle
Can the Defense have Access to Your Private Messaging via Facebook
You have decided to hire an attorney for your medical malpractice situation in New York. Additionally, you decide to “friend” this attorney on Facebook, and begin to private message him as a means of communication. Now, the defense asks for access to your Facebook page. Does this mean your private messages will become public?
Can You Sue for Medical Malpractice without Knowing What Actually Went Wrong
You went into a hospital for what you believed was a simple procedure, but you came out with significant injuries, and you believe something was done wrong by the hospital or doctors. However, you do not have all the facts to understand really pertaining to what was done wrong. Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit, when you do not have all the facts about what went wrong?
How does a Lawyer Evaluate a Potential Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
When you think you have been injured by the wrongdoings of a hospital or doctor you may want to file a medical malpractice case. A lawyer on the other hand will carefully evaluate several aspects of the case to see if you have a possibility of a valid lawsuit pending.
Can an Expert Witness Appearing in a Medical Malpractice Case Charge a Contingency Fee
In a medical malpractice case in New York, can the medical expert who comes in to support your case ask for a contingency fee as a payment? A contingency fee would mean a percentage of the settlement or compensation awarded to you by the jury.
Can a Doctor Lose his License when Sued for Negligence
You have suffered significant injuries because of the carelessness of a doctor, and you have brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against him. You know that the doctor has violated the basic standards of care, which has resulted in long time injury or even disability.
