You have sued a doctor in a medical malpractice case in New York, and your lawyer is going to put the doctor on the witness stand at trial. The mere fact that your lawyer has called this witness to the stand, does it mean that your lawyer is vouching for this doctor’s credibility?
Usually most cases have a jury trial, but it is possible to have a non-jury trial for your medical malpractice case in New York. When your case comes up and it is just about to be put on the trial calendar, you have the option of checking off one of two boxes which say jury and non-jury trial. In correlation with this scenario, it is up to you, whether you want to open the door to a jury trial, or you would like only a judge to listen to your case and pass judgment.
Is there a danger of bringing in a medical expert who has retired from the practice of medicine?
Can a doctor’s prior bad act come into play in your medical malpractice case in the state of New York?
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.
