Why Use Hypothetical Questions in a Medical Malpractice Trial in NY? Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 08, 2013
In a medical malpractice trial in New York, we are permitted to ask medical experts questions using hypotheticals.
Why would we do that?
There is a very important and strategic reason to do so. When ...
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Can You Keep Out Damaging Info During Your NY Medical Malpractice or Car Accident Case?
Feb 08, 2013
When you bring a lawsuit seeking compensation for injuries caused by somebody else's negligence or carelessness, there may come a time when you learn that there is some damaging information in your med...
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3 Mistakes During Hernia Repair Leads to Unrecognized Sepsis & Death; NY Attorney Oginski Explains
Feb 08, 2013
It was supposed to be a routine hernia repair. The doctor told her it was going to be same day surgery. She would be in and out without problem.
She had developed a painful hernia because of surgery s...
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He Died During Surgery in NY- Can Family Bring Lawsuit for Pain & Suffering?
Feb 08, 2013
He was told it was a routine procedure. Except it wasn't. He had a massive complication during surgery while he was under anesthesia and died during surgery.
His family now wants to bring a wrongful d...
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Cross Examination in a Medical Malpractice Case: Never Ask A Question You Don't Know the Answer To
Feb 08, 2013
The witness is being cross-examined at trial. He can't answer the questions fast enough.
They are short, leading questions.
You can feel the tension in the air.
The doctor on the witness stand has n...
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Jury Selection in NY in a Medical Malpractice Case; What is a Peremptory Challenge?
Feb 08, 2013
In a civil lawsuit involving medical malpractice, an accident or wrongful death here in New York, when your case reaches trial a jury will be selected in order to resolve your dispute. Jury selection i...
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What is a "Challenge For Cause" in Jury Selection in a NY Medical Malpractice Trial?
Feb 08, 2013
Your case is on for trial and your lawyer tells you that he's going in for jury selection on your case. You've heard the phrase "Challenge for cause" and want to learn what it means.
During jury selec...
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How Many Jurors Do You Need to Decide Your NY Medical Malpractice Case?
Feb 08, 2013
In every medical malpractice case in New York, six jurors must deliberate at the end of the trial. There will be more jurors who actually sit and listen during the trial. Those extra jurors are known a...
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Why Can't Jurors Go Online & Google the Case or the Attorneys? NY Lawyer Gerry Oginski Explains
Feb 08, 2013
You would think it's common sense.
When jurors sit and listen to a trial involving medical malpractice, car accidents or even wrongful death here in New York, they are told by the judge at the very be...
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"Objection Your Honor! That's a Leading Question" NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Oginski Explains
Feb 08, 2013
During a medical malpractice trial in New York, you will often see the attorneys object to certain questions. You may have also heard the phrase "Objection! Leading."
What exactly does this mean?
Whe...
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