In a medical malpractice trial, there are certain types of questions that should never be asked while cross-examining the defense witnesses, especially the doctor.
When a patient goes to a doctor for medical care, he has to fill out certain forms, and when he meets the doctor, he needs to narrate to the doctor his past health issues. The patient will have to be honest with the doctor and should narrate whatever has happened in the past. The patient might have suffered some type of injury due to someone’s carelessness, whether it was from a doctor’s treatment or an accident. It will form part of the medical history, and he will have to mention this to the doctor.
What is Motion to Reargue?
In a medical malpractice trial, the plaintiff’s lawyer will have the opportunity to question the doctor, who is being sued. Many questions can be asked surrounding the incident, at the deposition, or at the examination before trial, and during the trail as well. However, there are certain restrictions to the type of questions that can be asked during the deposition, and the defense lawyer can object to inappropriate questions.
Lack of informed consent can be grounds for a medical malpractice case. It deals with what the doctor informed you, before prescribing a treatment or doing a procedure. When a doctor is proposing a certain form of treatment, he is obligated to discuss with you, the risks, and benefits of the treatment and if any alternatives are available.
