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Why
do you need a medical expert? Most lawyers are not medical
experts, and even if they are, they cannot introduce
their own testimony as expert witness testimony in a
personal injury case.
The first step in any
case is to review medical records, to establish whether
a personal injury case exists at all. Even if it does
exist, the attorney needs to evaluate the value
of the case in order to decide whether the case is worth
the attorney’s time and attention. Medical experts
expedite the case-review process and also serve as experts
on issues of causation and the characterization of the
extent of present and future damages. Without such an
expert, the lawyer has no case.
Expert testimony is sometimes necessary to
assist in the analysis of
legal causation.
For instance, when two events occur closely
in time, it is common to
assume that the temporally linked events are based on a cause
and effect
relationship. As applied to medical events, this may or may
not be true.
It may take a medical expert to consider whether one event
caused a
medical consequence. This analysis is important in establishing
the basis
for a medical malpractice action. It is also a key consideration
in
defending against one.
Dr. Tar has been involved in providing
opinions on
both sides of a medical controversy. He does not exclusively
represent the
plaintiff of the defense. His opinions are based on the review
of medical
records and his experience and knowledge of the medical literature
on the
topic at hand.
Providing a fair and balance opinion serves
all parties
involved and Dr. Tar is available to provide such unbiased
reviews.
Contact
us for assistance in reviewing your legal
matter.
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