Representing Plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Cases provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on mounting an effective medical malpractice case. Featuring experienced partners from law firms across the nation, these experts guide the reader through the process of evaluating a claim and ultimately bringing it to trial. These top lawyers offer advice on working through the discovery process, selecting suitable experts, addressing the jury, demonstrating negligence, and proving the client suffered injury. Additionally, these experts discuss important legislation, common types of medical malpractice cases, and settlement options. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-changing area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.
Chapters Include:
1. Howard A. Janet, Managing Principal, Janet Jenner & Suggs LLC - "Winning Trial Strategies for Plaintiffs' Medical Malpractice Lawyers: How to Win Over Jurors Who Demand More from You than the Law Requires"
2. Daniel R. Santola, Partner, Powers & Santola LLP - "The Changing World of Medicine and the Law that Protects It's Patients"
3. Bruce J. Klores, Founding Partner, Klores Perry Mitchell PC - "Current Trends in Malpractice Litigation"
4. Andrew Needle, President and Principal Shareholder, Needle & Ellenberg PA - "Current Challenges in Handling Medical Malpractice Actions: Statutory Protections, Expenses, and Societal Misconceptions"
5. Paul A. Slager, Partner, Silver Golub & Teitell LLP - "Climbing the Malpractice Mountain: A Survey of Challenges in the Modern Medical Negligence Lawsuit"
6. Timothy W. Monsees, Shareholder and Director, Monsees Miller Mayer Presley & Amick PC - "Achieving Successful Outcomes and Overcoming Obstacles in Malpractice Litigation"
7. Victor H. Pribanic, President and Shareholder, Pribanic & Pribanic LLC - "Utilizing Expert Testimony, Technology, and Your Own Legal Skills to Win a Medical Malpractice Claim"
Appendices Include:
Appendix A: Plaintiffs' Pretrial Statement
Appendix B: Plaintiffs' Proposed Pretrial Stipulation
Appendix C: Plaintiffs' Pretrial Brief
Appendix D: Florida Statute on Bad Faith Actions
Appendix E: Florida Statute on Expert Witness Certification
Appendix F: Florida Statute on Voluntary Binding Arbitration of Medical Negligence Claims
Appendix G: Sample Letter: Advice to Client When Medical Malpractice Arbitration Has Been Offered
