Plaintiff’s expert witness testified on the standard of care in the performance of a cervico-cerebral angiogram. After a challenge, the testimony was said to establish an element of causation. Continue reading
Second Circuit Upholds Challenge to Testimony of Numismatic Expert Witness
Defendants convicted of mail and wire fraud and money laundering involving a coin sales scheme appealed a decision by lower court. The appeal was denied.
Expert Witness Blog Interview With Attorney Matthew S. Lerner
Matthew S. Lerner is a partner at the law firm of Goldberg Segalla. He concentrates his practice on appellate advocacy, insurance coverage litigation, construction worksite injury and general litigation. Many professional achievements highlight his career and continuous recognition by his peers is testament to his tireless efforts to stay at the forefront of the practice of law. Mr. Lerner works with liability insurance expert witnesses.
We would like to thank Mr. Lerner for taking the time to answer these questions.
Georgia Supreme Court Rules on Qualification of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case
The court overturned the Georgia Court of Appeals and decided that an expert testifying on the standard of care in a medical malpractice case was allowed under Georgia Rule of Evidence 702(c)(2)(A) and (B).
Expert Witness Blog Interview With Personal Injury Attorneys Marty Rutberg & Steven H. Cohen
We asked Personal Injury Attorneys Marty Rutberg & Steven H. Cohen, of the Poughkeepsie, NY law firm Rutberg Breslow, to answer some questions on working with expert witnesses. Here are their responses.
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Pathology Expert Witness Testimony in Wrongful Death Case is Allowed
Plaintiff’s expert witness testimony regarding cause of death was challenged by defendant. The motion to exclude was denied.
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Challenge to Child Abuse Expert Testimony Partially Granted
Plaintiff’s child abuse expert was allowed to provide opinions on child abuse case, except where testimony was speculative or unduly prejudicial.
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Explosions Expert Witness Testimony Partially Allowed
Plaintiff’s explosion and fire investigator expert was allowed to opine on the origin of a fire but not about any defects in the combine equipment.
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Trucking Expert Witness Testimony Allowed
Plaintiff’s expert testimony regarding alternative truck designs was challenged by defendant. The motion to exclude was denied.
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Two Microbiology Experts’ Opinions Allowed in Drug Case
Plaintiff’s and defendant’s microbiology experts were challenged on numerous grounds involving a new probiotic supplement. Both motions were denied Continue reading