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Intentionally Exposing a Weakness in the Opening Argument

Robert Wolff December 19, 2014

There will be instances when your lawyer could voluntarily expose a key weakness in your medical malpractice case in his opening arguments. This may sound quite shocking to you, since you would have thought your lawyer will start building a strong foundation for your case right from the start. Willingly presenting a weakness to the jury in the opening arguments might not seem right.

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Failure to Diagnose Cancer Early

Robert Wolff December 19, 2014

Here is a scenario where the doctor has failed to diagnose lung cancer in a timely manner. After filing a medical malpractice case, the plaintiff’s lawyer has a chance to question the doctor during a pre-trail question and answer session known as a deposition. The lawyer will try to focus on key areas by asking how the treatment would have been different if the lung cancer was diagnosed earlier in time.

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Witness Lies at a Deposition or a Trial

Robert Wolff December 19, 2014

If the plaintiff’s attorney catches a witness in a lie at a medical malpractice deposition or at a trial, should he make a bid deal about it at that time or should he wait? There are different ways to address the issue of witness lying on the stand or at deposition. Several tactics and strategies are there to maximize the effect of witness lying during pretrial testimony or at the time of trial.

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Can a Defense Lawyer Delay His Opening Argument

Robert Wolff December 19, 2014

In a medical malpractice case in New York, after the injured victim’s lawyer has made his opening remarks, does the defense attorney necessarily have to give his opening remarks? The answer is no. The defense attorney need not provide his opening remarks after the plaintiff’s lawyer has done so.

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What causes placenta abruptio?

Robert Wolff December 12, 2014

Premature separation of the placenta, also known as placental abruption occurs when the placenta either partially or fully separates from the uterus prior to the baby’s birth. There are few direct causes, and they include injury to the abdomen or a sudden loss of a large quantity of uterine fluid, such as occurs after the birth of the first twin in a multiple birth.

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Can a lawyer refresh his client’s memory on the witness stand?

Robert Wolff December 10, 2014

Is it possible for the plaintiff’s lawyer to refresh the memory of his client on the witness stand, from the testimony he has provided at deposition? For instance, the client is on the witness stand, and his lawyer wants him to explain to the jury, when he last saw the doctor. The client is not sure, and he says that maybe he saw the doctor in October or November.

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When can You Expect Your Settlement Check

Robert Wolff December 10, 2014

Once you have settled your accident or medical malpractice case, you will want to know when you will be getting your settlement check. All victims will have this question in mind when they settle their case. They would want to receive the check as quickly as possible.

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Do You have to Pay Tax on Your Settlement Amount

Robert Wolff December 10, 2014

If you have been injured by the negligence of your doctor or hospital while receiving treatment, then you can file a medical malpractice lawsuit to receive compensation. You might receive compensation through a settlement or by the ruling of the jury after the trial has ended. Most people think that if they go forward with a lawsuit and they are successful in receiving the compensation, they think that amount is taxable.

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Why are TV Ads of Lawyers Unreliable

Robert Wolff December 10, 2014

Many attorneys put commercials on TV to market their services and their firm’s capabilities. However, can you depend on the content of these ads to make a decision about which lawyer to choose? The answer is definitely not, because these commercials do not give any useful information. All these TV commercials about attorneys advertising say the same thing. They all say that if you have been injured, you should call me, as we have been in this business for a long time. However, these ads fail to tell you why you should choose them, or why they are different from any other lawyers.

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