We’re adversaries, not enemies. While we advocate fiercely for our clients, we never lose sight of the importance of professionalism, especially in our interactions with opposing counsel. Maintaining respectful relationships, even in adversarial settings, has...
When a spouse is seriously injured, the impact ripples through the family. In legal terms, it’s called “Loss of Consortium,” a legal concept that allows a spouse to also make a claim for damages. We represented a woman who had suffered severe neurological injuries...
Sometimes it takes stepping down from the stand. During a recent trial involving a nine-year-old girl who suffered a birth-related shoulder and spine injury due to medical negligence, our physician expert did just that. We asked him to step down from the witness...
There is never a better place to think before you speak than in a courtroom. During jury selection for a birth injury case in Philadelphia, we posed a thoughtful question to the potential jurors: “Can you tell us about a time when someone had their mind made up and...
Unexpected questions give the best answers. While we’ve tried cases across the region, we recently handled a case in one of the outlying counties. During jury selection, we typically receive details about jurors’ employment, education, and residence. However, this...
