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Doctor Called My Client a WIMP During Pretrial Testimony! The doctor came right out and said my client was a wimp. I'd never heard a doctor say anything like this during a pretrial deposition. This was sworn testimony. -
The REAL TRUTH About Attorney & Client Testimonials If every attorney posts positive reviews about the great experience & great result the attorney achieved, then it gives the potential new client the impression -
Objection Judge! The Defense Lawyer is Whining! Lawyer Yells What's the purpose of an objection during trial? It's really to let the judge know that something's wrong. It's to alert the judge that there's a problem and -
WHAT IS A NON-PARTY DEPOSITION? Let’s say you sue your doctor for medical malpractice. You’ve also included your spouse in your lawsuit. The three ‘parties’ to the case are you, your spouse -
What Documents Will You Sign When You Hire an Attorney? You want to hire an attorney. The attorney is also deciding whether to allow you to hire him. You need to sign these documents to evaluate your malpractice case -
The $6 Million Check Finally Came In- A Cardiac Nightmare The long-awaited check finally came in. It sat on my desk along with a cover letter saying “Here is your check.” I stared at it. It had a lot of zeros. -
Who Pays Court Fees to Start Your Medical Malpractice Case? You're thinking of suing your doctor for medical malpractice. But you wonder how you can sue if you don't have money to pay court fees. Who pays the court fees? -
A Horrible Example of Lawyers Giving Closing Arguments I took my daughter to court today. She's interested in law. She got to hear closing arguments in a slip and fall case. They were horrendous. Just awful. -
At Trial, Can You Guess if You Don't Know Answer? You're not sure of the answer. You want to guess. You want the jury to know you know the answer, but you're really unsure. Can you guess during cross exam? -
Why Would an Attorney BUY Your Trial Transcript? Did you know that an attorney can BUY a transcript of everything that happens in court during your medical malpractice trial? Why would he want to do that?