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.
You must have watched cross-examination of witnesses in a trial, in many popular TV series. However, there are specific strategies in cross-examining a witness in medical malpractice cases. Two key elements of a successful cross-examination are preparation, and keeping the witness on a very short leash.
The deposition is a question and answer session under oath that takes place before the trial. When you have filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, you lawyer will have the opportunity at this session to ask a number of questions to the doctor, to find out more details about the case. The main information the lawyer will try to find out is:
In a medical malpractice trial, the plaintiff’s attorney has the opportunity of questioning and cross-examining the defense’s medical expert. However, he makes the critical mistake of asking, “Doctor tell us why?” This gives the doctor opportunity to provide an elaborate explanation.
The doctor has operated on the wrong side of your body, and he refuses to acknowledge the extent of your injuries. Here it is quite clear to you that the doctor violated the basic standards of care, which has resulted in significant and permanent injuries to you. You believe that the moment you bring a medical malpractice lawsuit against the doctor, he and his attorney is going to accept total responsibility and will recognize the full extent of your injuries and damages.
