Kenton H. Steele, Esq, on the issues addressed by expert witnesses in medical malpractice litigation

Based on 5- and 10-year study periods, physicians with single or multiple paid medical malpractice claims “were shown to have a greatly elevated risk of having additional paid claims during a future period,” the authors wrote.

“Their opinions do need to be credible and be honest, but there is some component of being able to walk a line between providing a candid, unbiased opinion, and knowing that you are retained to represent a specific side in that case,” says Kenton H. Steele, Esq.

"The patient’s counsel alleged that the urologist had failed to properly inform the patient of the risks and complications associated with the treatment," writes Acacia Brush Perko, Esq.

“I think it's the responsibility of the physician to really take on educating and counseling and setting clear expectations and that way, when complications do arise, patients are better equipped, and they have a more favorable outcome,” says Ariana Matz, MD.

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Expert states less-invasive options should have been considered.