Cases brought against the manufacturer of goods, following an injury caused by an inherent defect within the good, are not based on a theory of negligence, but on a theory of product liability. The manufacturers are liable for products that cause harm because they represented that the products were safe… Continue reading
Medical experts are a necessary and valuable part of litigation. The right expert can differentiate a case and help gain jury approval. While attorneys used to rely on word of mouth to find medical experts, now the internet provides easy access to a range of qualified doctors and specialists. But the challenges of… Continue reading
Under both the old and new legislation, an Applicant will meet the legal definition of catastrophic impairment pursuant to the SABS if it is determined that he/she has suffered a combination of physical and psychological impairments that amount to a whole person impairment (WPI) in excess of 55%. The AMA… Continue reading
Dissecting David Fowler, MD in the George Floyd Case There was certainly no shortage of controversy and armchair quarterbacking in this case. As a medical director of an expert witness agency, I, too, critiqued the experts in this case as keenly as my grandpa, who as a retired sportscaster, did… Continue reading
