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Expert Institute Insights, published by Expert Institute, focuses on topics related to expert witness services and litigation support across various legal fields. The blog covers case studies and verdict analyses involving medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. It highlights the role of expert witnesses in trial preparation, expert witness search and evaluation, medical record review, and the use of AI-driven tools for expert due diligence. The content also addresses legal strategies in mass torts, case management, and life care planning, providing resources for attorneys to connect with industry-leading experts and improve case outcomes.
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Lawsuits Loom Over East Palestine Train Derailment
The derailment of Norfolk Southern Railway Company’s 38 train cars, many of which were carrying hazardous chemicals, has potentially serious consequences for the region’s air and water quality. While the National Transportation Safety Board chair described the event as “100%…
Anesthesiologist Awarded $4.23 Million After Slipping on Water Near Scrub Station in Hospital
Case Overview
Case Name: Tareq Khan, M.D. v. CHI St. Luke’s Health Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center f/k/a St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Case Types:
- Premises Liability – Dangerous Condition; Negligent Repair and/or Maintenance
- Medical Malpractice
- Slip and Fall
Injury:…
Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation: New Ways to Navigate TBI Cases Using Expert Witnesses
Over 2.5 million people in the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. TBI is a leading cause of death and disability among people ages 1 to 44. Common causes include falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports, and…
Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession: Are Lawyers Using it?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been part of the legal field for a while. It has grown from litigators using it to rapidly review mountains of discovery documents to many additional use cases today. AI-enabled legal technology is pervasive, though not…
Baltimore Jury Awards Record $229 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict for Child’s Brain Injury
A Baltimore jury awarded $229 million to a child born with permanent brain damage and her mother, in what the plaintiff’s attorneys say is the largest medical malpractice verdict ever recorded in the United States.
Maryland’s medical malpractice damages caps…
Connecticut Supreme Court Overturns Precedent in Medical Malpractice Claims
Since 2011, Connecticut courts have dismissed medical malpractice actions unless the complaint was accompanied by a certificate and opinion letter supporting the claim’s merits. Courts have done so under guidance from the state’s Supreme Court, which held that Connecticut courts…
Expert Institute Helps Meyers & Flowers Secure $43.5M Medical Malpractice Verdict for Former NFL Captain
A Philadelphia County jury found orthopedic surgeon James Bradley and Rothman Orthopaedics Institute negligent in their treatment of the plaintiff, former Philadelphia Eagles’ safety and captain, Chris Maragos. The jury awarded Maragos $43.5 million in damages.
Background
On October…
Soldier’s Family Receives Record Malpractice Settlement From Department of Defense
The surviving spouse of Army Staff Sgt. Alfred “Fred” Brazel was recently awarded a multimillion-dollar settlement in a medical malpractice claim against the Department of Defense. The award is the largest to date under a 2019 law that allowed service…
Expert Witness Due Diligence: 8 Key Components for a Thorough Background Check
Expert witnesses play an integral role in the litigation process. From consulting on a case during early case assessment and supporting the development of your legal strategy to testifying at a deposition or trial, an expert’s knowledge and advice can…