The proof was in print. Our client accidentally injected paint thinner into his finger and did the right thing—he went straight to the ER. But the delay in proper care led to amputation. At trial, the hospital’s defense leaned on a world-renowned Harvard-trained...
Pride can cost dollars in a lawsuit. During a sensitive mediation involving allegations of sexual abuse at a residential facility, the defense attorney began boasting about his influence and connections in front of our clients and a retired judge. We didn’t react....
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...
