Download or read book Expert WitnessTestimony in Compensation Related Litigation written by Michael Dennis Graham and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to provide a new perspective on the role of the expert witness, going beyond the legal definition and requirements. For attorneys, it provides insight into finding the right expert for specific cases and preparing an expert for deposition and trial testimony. For consultants and others, it provides a roadmap for serving as an expert witness. For the judiciary, it provides a view to an expert's approach to an assignment and the nature of the process, the reference materials and personal experience that supports their testimony.
Download or read book Expert Witness Compensation and Juror Decision Making written by Kally Jo Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previous research has shown that expert witnesses who are highly paid for their testimony are perceived as "hired guns" (Cooper & Neuhaus, 2000). The hired gun effect occurs when an expert witness is less effective due to jurors' negative perceptions of the expert witness's compensation. To further understand the nature of this effect, Study 1 examined whether the hired gun effect occurs when a higher-paid expert witness is less effective as a result of subjects' comparison of the higher-paid expert witness's compensation to an opposing, lower-paid expert witness's compensation. Although the hired gun effect occurred even when a comparison between two differing compensations was not present, the hired gun effect became more exaggerated when a comparison was present. In particular, as the discrepancy between the two expert witnesses' compensations increased, subjects' ratings of the higher-paid expert witness were significantly lower than subjects' ratings of the lower-paid expert witness. Because we cannot control the high compensation an expert witness may receive for his work on a case, Study 2 examined whether using different litigation strategies to disclose a highly-paid expert witness's compensation may reduce the negative impact of the hired gun effect. That is, by altering how and when compensation is disclosed, the hired gun effect may be diminished. Some subjects read about the highly-paid expert witness's compensation during direct examination, while others read about the highly-paid expert witness's compensation during cross-examination. The way in which the information was disclosed was also manipulated, such that the highly-paid expert witness refuted or did not refute the high compensation. That is, in answering the opposing attorney's question about compensation in the refutation conditions, the highly-paid expert witness responded, "I am charging the same amount that I would make if I was working in my practice; the compensation I receive in my everyday work is the same fee I charge for being an expert witness." It was hypothesized that disclosing an expert witness's high compensation during direct examination would be the most effective strategy due to previous research on stolen thunder (Williams, Bourgeois, & Croyle, 1993); however, preemptively disclosing the expert witness's high compensation proved to be the worst strategy. The most effective strategy was disclosing an expert witness's high compensation during direct examination and subsequently refuting it when the opposing attorney brings it up during cross-examination. The theoretical and practical implications of these studies are discussed.
Download or read book Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony written by Kenneth S. Cohen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-07-23 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simply put, the primary role of the expert witness is to make clear and simple a complex technical or scientific issue. In practice, there are negative and positive aspects that must be considered before committing to the role. In a major case suing for big dollar amounts witnesses can expect to have their life history spread out like a roadmap for the world to see. On the other hand, finding and excavating the “smoking gun” piece of evidence can bring satisfaction far beyond any fees or hourly wage. Based on the author’s more than 30 years of experience as a successful expert witness, Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom demonstrates how to properly present scientific testimony and survive the onslaught of cross examination in court. Written in an engaging style, the book begins with introductory material to the world of litigation and the role and qualifications of the expert witness. It covers necessary legal protocols such as rules of evidence and procedure. Focusing on scientific testimony, the author demonstrates the use of scientific literature, presentation of testimony, and the language of lawyers. He addresses the courtroom experience with actual cases, experience, and pitfalls to illustrate procedure and strategy, cross-examination, and the exposure of personal history. Offering critical observations and judicial opinions, the book presents several exemplary civil, criminal, medical malpractice, and workers compensation cases. The author also includes his personal advice and tips on the business of expert witnessing. There is an extensive glossary of legal terms, detailed footnotes, and useful appendices summarizing code of conduct, paperwork, and examples of case reports. Offering an insider’s look at the labyrinthine world of litigation, Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: Surviving in the Courtroom provides a guide for expert witnesses in today’s legal environment.
Download or read book Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book Effective Medical Testifying written by William T. Tsushima and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A useful, practical reference that introduces physicians to basic concepts and procedures in jurisprudence and familiarizes them with the many types of probing (and manipulative) questions that come up in legal hearings. Examples of carefully thought out responses are juxtaposed with ineffectual answers; the well-prepared physician can avoid many pitfalls whether testifying in cases related to personal injury, workers' compensation, or medical malpractice. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Panel on Expert Testimony in Insurance Cases 1952 written by American Bar Association. Section of Insurance, Negligence, and Compensation Law. Committee on Insurance Law Practice and Procedure and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Commercial Litigation written by Andrew Horrocks and published by Sweet & Maxwell. This book was released on 2011 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commercial Litigation aims to provide a first port of call for clients and lawyers to start to appreciate the issues in each jurisdiction. Each chapter is set out in such a way that readers can make quick comparisons between the litigation terrain in each country, determining the differences between, for example, the disclosure procedure in England and Wales and the US system of discovery. In some cases the litigation procedure will seem very familiar. In other cases it may seem like another world, not just another country.A remarkable breadth of jurisdictions is covered, while the contributors are all leading lawyers in their countries and are ideally placed to provide practical, straightforward commentary on the inner workings of their respective legal systems.
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Download or read book Trial Tactics and Methods written by Robert E. Keeton and published by . This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text for law students gives a comprehensive discussion of the recurring questions of trial practice. Illustrative cases are used to raise issues and offer suggested answers. Rules and suggestions for effective trial advocacy, including ethical considerations
Download or read book Braddom s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation written by David X. Cifu and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 1395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest advances and technologies, Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 6th Edition, remains the market leader in the field of PM&R. For more than 20 years, this bestselling reference has been the go-to resource for the entire rehabilitation team, providing in-depth coverage of essential core principles along with the latest research, technologies, and procedures that enhance patient care and facilitate optimal return to function. In this edition, lead editor Dr. David X. Cifu and his team of expert associate editors and contributing authors employ a more succinct format that emphasizes need-to-know material, incorporating new key summary features, including high-yield information and study sheets for problem-based learning. Focuses more heavily on rehabilitation, with case studies throughout and more comprehensive coverage of stroke evaluation, rehabilitation, and therapies. Provides expanded information on key topics such as interventional pain management options, gait and prosthetics, USG, fluoroscopy, electrodiagnosis and more. Features a new chapter on Occupational Medicine and Vocational Rehabilitation, plus enhanced coverage of the neurogenic bladder, rehabilitation and prosthetic restoration in upper limb amputation, and acute medical conditions including cardiac disease, medical frailty, and renal failure. Discusses quality and outcome measures for medical rehabilitation, practical aspects of impairment rating and disability determination, integrative medicine in rehabilitation, and assistive technology. Offers highly illustrated, templated chapters that are easy to navigate without sacrificing coverage of key topics. Includes access to dozens of even more practical videos and hundreds of integrated self-assessment questions for more effective learning and retention.
Download or read book ABA Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1982-12 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ABA Journal serves the legal profession. Qualified recipients are lawyers and judges, law students, law librarians and associate members of the American Bar Association.
Download or read book Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location written by Donald A. Wilson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURES FOR BOUNDARY LOCATION THE UPDATED CLASSIC GUIDE TO LAND BOUNDARY LAW AND EVIDENCE DISCOVERY The revised Seventh Edition of Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location serves as the seminal guide to the principles and concepts of land boundary law and evidence for accurately determining boundaries. Written by a team of noted authorities on the subject, the book presents the proven methods for the rediscovery of real property boundaries. Grounded in historical documentation, field investigation, and recreation of the original surveying methodology, the book contains the appropriate and legally defensible tools needed for the re-establishment of land boundaries. Thoroughly revised and updated, the classic text contains fresh examples of case law, the most recent developments in forensic investigation in the discovery of obscured evidence, as well as a new chapter on emerging technology used in boundary surveying. Designed for use by both working surveyors and aspiring professionals studying for the Fundamentals of Land Surveying licensure exam, this important book: Has been the leading guide to land boundary law and evidence for nearly 60 years Contains new case law examples and exhibits Offers expanded coverage on the use of forensic investigative techniques Presents a new chapter on the most recent surveying technology Written for practicing surveyors and students, the updated Seventh Edition of Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location continues to offer an authoritative guide to the principles, laws, and latest developments in the field.
Download or read book Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location written by Walter G. Robillard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The up-to-date, new edition of the classic reference For over two decades, Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location has been the cornerstone volume for surveying practitioners. In its Fourth Edition, this book upholds its superior presentation of boundary laws and evidence, and now introduces significantly revised content covering current laws, legal procedures and practices, courtroom responsibilities, use of GPS and GIS data, and waterway boundaries. This current edition prepares surveyors for the new legal, technical, and administrative aspects of surveying. The first section of this book covers resurveys or retracements of former surveys based on land records. It deals with the methods used for locating corners, lines, and parcels of these surveys, while detailing all types of evidence, including maps and documents; measurements; monuments and trees; and digital data. The increasing importance of an area's history to surveyors is also a featured topic. The later chapters examine the creation of new parcels of land from a legal standpoint. This edition also includes an in-depth examination of: * Professional liability * How to report evidence and use it in court * Court conduct, both as a defendant and as an expert witness * The origins of boundary evidence Whether used in conjunction with Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Fourth Edition, or on its own, Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location, Fourth Edition, continues to stand as the fundamental reference for licensed practicing surveyors, lawyers, property owners, civil engineers, and students in surveying courses in two- and four-year programs. Its practical applications have also made it a widely used study guide for land surveyor examinations.
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Download or read book Medical Malpractice Litigation written by Bernard S. Black and published by Cato Institute. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing on an unusually rich trove of data, the authors have refuted more politically convenient myths in one book than most academics do in a lifetime." —Nicholas Bagley, professor of law, University of Michigan Law School "Synthesizing decades of their own and others’ research on medical liability, the authors unravel what we know and don’t know about our medical malpractice system, why neither patients nor doctors are being rightly served, and what economics can teach us about the path forward." —Anupam B. Jena, Harvard Medical School Over the past 50 years, the United States experienced three major medical malpractice crises, each marked by dramatic increases in the cost of malpractice liability insurance. These crises fostered a vigorous politicized debate about the causes of the premium spikes, and the impact on access to care and defensive medicine. State legislatures responded to the premium spikes by enacting damages caps on non-economic, punitive, or total damages and Congress has periodically debated the merits of a federal cap on damages. However, the intense political debate has been marked by a shortage of evidence, as well as misstatements and overclaiming. The public is confused about answers to some basic questions. What caused the premium spikes? What effect did tort reform actually have? Did tort reform reduce frivolous litigation? Did tort reform actually improve access to health care or reduce defensive medicine? Both sides in the debate have strong opinions about these matters, but their positions are mostly talking points or are based on anecdotes. Medical Malpractice Litigation provides factual answers to these and other questions about the performance of the med mal system. The authors, all experts in the field and from across the political spectrum, provide an accessible, fact-based response to the questions ordinary Americans and policymakers have about the performance of the med mal litigation system.
