Allegations of medical malpractice are common in anesthesiology because problems are common and the resulting outcome for the patient is often poor. In surgery, the anesthetic is often more dangerous to the patient than the knife. Medical indemnity premiums for anesthesiologists are usually higher than other specialties. Death can result…
The Forensic Expert Witness Association has filed an amicus brief with the California Supreme Court supporting a petition for review of the Lambert v. Carneghi decision (Case No. S 160995), which could allow litigants to sue their expert witnesses if the testimony is not favorable to the client. LivePR.com writes:…
Mary Jo McGrath, a child sexual abuse expert witness says California legislators should have the courage to hold school districts and other public agencies accountable for the actions of their employees by passing SB 1339. The expert witness is former chair of the U.S. Department of Education’s Expert Panel on…
A legal nurse consultant expert witness can identify the relevant standards a medical expert witness’s testimony should adhere to and then prepare questions targeting those aspects in the case. A qualified LNC can also provide the coaching an expert witness needs to provide an objective testimony. The LNC acting as…
Roofing expert witnesses can testify and report on troublesome and costly roofing problems which are often the result of faulty initial design. Design deficiencies are costly to correct and may require roof replacement. Expert witnesses can help you discover and testify on: 1) Inadequate roof slope, sagging roof structure, or…
Psychiatrist Jerald Block of Portland writes in The American Journal of Psychiatry that internet addiction should be included in the next version of DSM. The condition is characterised by excessive use of the internet, anger or depression if computer access is lost, poor achievement and social isolation. Dr. Block writes:…
A neurology expert witness is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the central nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves in the body. Diseases and conditions these expert witnesses can testify on include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS),…
In Sensitive Electronic Communications – Introduction – So what’s the big deal?, Steve Lombardi tells us “Any time information is transmitted via a wireless technology or over the Internet the attorney-client privilege may and can be breached.” What keeps most of us feeling safe is ignorance. And for the most…
In Fractography of Metals and Plastics, polymers expert witness Ronald J. Parrington, P.E. writes on materials failures: The application of engineering materials is unavoidably accompanied by the occurrence of failures, many of which have been catastrophic. The consequences of material failures; including deaths, financial losses and legal ramifications; have encouraged…
Courtroom FEA: Vol 1. FEA = Finite Element Analysis by Steve Roensch: As a products liability expert witness, it is important that you know what Finite Element Analysis (FEA) can do for you. If you don’t, your adversary might. Whether you serve plaintiffs, defendants or both, you’re probably already familiar…