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The Role of Dentistry Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Cases

Many legal cases arise from serious injury-causing car accidents. Victims deserve significant compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain, but insurance companies make them fight for it. One of the more challenging car accident injuries to obtain compensation for are dental injuries. An effective way for an attorney to represent a client with...

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Physician Life Care Planners as Expert Witnesses

In high-stakes catastrophic injury litigation, life care planning is critical. Many legal matters involve long-term and permanent injuries that will require a lifetime of care: physical therapy, medication, visiting nurses, home health aides, residential treatment, and more. Because every person's body is different, lifetime care needs vary significantly from person to person. The same injury...

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The Value of a Physician Assistant as an Expert Witness

Physician assistants (PA) play a vital role in the healthcare system, working closely with physicians and allied health professionals across all medical specialties. They provide direct patient care, diagnose and treat illnesses, perform routine treatments, and refer patients to physicians for more advanced care. PAs are licensed, regulated medical professionals who have prescribing authority in...

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Update to Rule 702 Drives Home Need for Highly Qualified Experts

Recent rule changes remind judges to gatekeep expert witnesses. As of December 1, 2023, a change to the Federal Rules of Evidence has made the bar for medical expert witnesses a little higher. The substantive changes to Rule 702 are relatively small. The updated rule clarifies that attorneys seeking to introduce expert testimony must prove...

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Understanding the Crucial Role of Nursing Home Administrators as Expert Witnesses

Many legal cases arise due to injuries or illnesses sustained in nursing homes. Often, these cases involve nursing home neglect or abuse. However, proving what caused a nursing home resident’s medical issues can often be challenging. One effective way that attorneys representing nursing home residents or family members build strong legal cases is by soliciting...

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How Expert Testimony Secured Gwyneth Paltrow’s Legal Victory

In a celebrity trial, medical experts took center stage. In one of the highest-profile trials of 2023, actress-turned-lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow relied heavily on medical expert witnesses to secure a legal victory. The lawsuit was filed in 2019 by Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist who claimed he had been injured in a ski accident caused...

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How A Medical Expert Witness Can Impact Your Case

Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants provides highly qualified experts. Cases involving medical malpractice are complex and challenging. Extensive medical knowledge and convincing evidence are required to establish negligence. A medical malpractice expert witness can significantly impact the outcome of your case, potentially making the difference between a successful claim and a dismissal. These expert witnesses are typically...

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Qualities To Look For In A Medical Expert For A Legal Case

Having a knowledgeable medical expert can be a game-changer for your case Many legal cases require the expertise of a medical expert. This is especially true when attorneys represent a client harmed due to medical malpractice. Hiring a medical expert with in-depth knowledge of a particular medical specialty can make legal cases stronger. But how...

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