In my prior posts, I argued that in medical negligence cases, the jury only gets to hear facts that have been pre-filtered by medical experts.  In this post, I’ll explain the mechanics of how that happens.  In a civil case, the plaintiff bears the burden of proof.  In a civil case, as opposed to a […]

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In my prior posts, I discussed the proper use of expert witnesses in civil cases. Experts are meant to be used only to help the jury understand complex issues.  They were never meant to be used as a substitute for the collective wisdom of the citizens who sit on our juries. Do experts still play that helper […]

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In my prior posts on this subject, I discussed how the law requires a citizen to get the permission of a doctor before suing one and how those laws begin the process of allowing doctors to control what facts a jury gets to hear. The next step in the case requires some explanation of what expert witnesses […]

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In the first part of my series of posts on the subject of expert witnesses in medical malpractice case, I talked about the dangers of allowing so-called experts to interfere with the jury’s fact-finding role.  Juries are supposed to hear all of the relevant facts and make their decisions based on the facts that they […]

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One of the remarkable features of the American system of justice is the use of juries in civil cases.  The jury, comprised of members of the community to speak on its behalf, ultimately decides the facts of the case and renders a verdict. We rightly trust our fellow citizens with this important task.  The use […]

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When you experience a situation where you realize that you may need legal help, it can seem overwhelming at first. You may be injured or sick, you may have just lost a job, or even worse, a loved one. There might be calls to make to insurance companies, medical bills piling up, a vehicle out […]

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In my last blog I covered how to support a claim for lost earnings when you are self-employed. Today I would like to cover the law that will support how you can make a claim for future lost earnings for more than what you have made in the past. In Lewis v. Pruitt, 487 A.2d […]

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Texting has become a standard part of today’s communication. In addition to the text communications that we exchange with friends, family members, and colleagues, we also receive text messages from doctor’s offices, hair salons, pharmacies, restaurants, delivery services, and other businesses to make and confirm reservations and appointments, relay that orders are ready, or provide […]

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As most people are aware, Pennsylvania law requires all drivers to carry a minimum of $15,000 in liability insurance. However, the sad reality is that there are many people on the road who operate their vehicles without the required insurance coverage. A pedestrian or passenger of a vehicle who are injured by an uninsured driver, […]

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If you are injured to an extent that it prevents you from being able to keep working, what are your economic damages? As part of any personal injury claim, you are entitled to recover lost wages. If you are employed by another entity, the calculation to figure out your lost wages are easy; you simply […]

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