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Understanding Diagnostic Testing
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
All personal injury attorneys will routinely encounter diagnostic test results in their practice. A diagnostic test is any type of medical test designed to aid in the detection of a disease or injury. Generally, attorneys will rely on experts to interpret the test results and create a report. This article is the first of a series of articles that will focus on understanding the terminology in those reports and the limitations and advantages of certain diagnostic tests.
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Functional Capacity Evaluations a Crucial Skill in Personal Injury Practice
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
An often encountered test in the personal injury setting is a functional capacity evaluation. In order to properly conduct a cross-examination in a personal injury or workers' compensation setting, the plaintiffs attorney must understand the nature of the test and its purpose.
Cross-Examining the 'Panel Physician' in Workers' Comp Cases
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
It now appears inevitable that, after a long battle in the General Assembly, Gov. Tom Corbett will soon sign into law the "Fair Share Act," which changes Pennsylvania's court-made law on joint and several liability in third-party personal injury matters to favor defendants over victims.
Understanding Differences in Infectious Diseases Key to Proving Causation
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
A commonly encountered diagnosis in a personal injury setting is a MRSA infection. In layman's terms MRSA, which stands for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus auereus, is a bacterial infection that is resistant to antibiotic medication. More specifically, it is a staph infection.
Interpreting 'Beneficiary' Under the Fraud and Abuse Control Act
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
E.D.P. v. Clair presents an interesting tale of statutory interpretation with clear lessons for practitioners.
Issues to Consider in the Evolving World of Social Media
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
In the late 1970s, when I first started practicing law, I remember the confusion and anxiety created by the newly born Discovery Rules. Since then, there have been dozens if not hundreds of books covering nearly every possible case scenario regarding the rules of evidence.
Immigration Medical Care:
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
In a landmark holding released in May, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Hui v. Castaneda , 2010 WL 1740524, that the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 233(a), precludes Bivens-type actions against U.S. Public Health Service personnel for constitutional violations arising out of the performance of their official duties.
New Rules Concerning Communications with Expert Witnesses
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
In the recent Barrick v. Holy Spirit Hospital of the Sisters of Christian Charity decision, the Pennsylvania Superior Court abandoned the protection previously afforded to communications between counsel and testifying experts.
Advocacy in ADR: A Mediator's Perspective
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
In all types of personal injury litigation, this scenario is happening more frequently: Discovery is complete, expert reports have been exchanged, settlement appears unlikely, and the case is headed to trial.
Personal Injury Supplement
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Click to view the full text of the Personal Injury Supplement to the November 16 edition of The Legal Intelligencer.
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