They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Well, how about a 2-3 minute video? Certainly much more than that.
However, in this category, I share with you actual word-for-word transcripts of videos I have created to help educate and teach my ideal clients and consumers who are searching for information to make them better informed consumers of legal services here in New York.
I invite you to read, watch and learn as much as possible about how your type of case works before you ever pick up the phone to speak to an attorney.
Enjoy your reading!
Best regards,
Gerry
516-487-8207
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When cross-examining a child, is it the same as cross-examining an adult?Every trial attorney uses different tactics and strategies when cross examining witnesses. What about cross examining a child? Is it the same as an adult?
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The judge orders the defense to turn over medical records. They refuse. Is there any repercussion for their failure to comply with the judge's order?The judge makes a decision. It now becomes an order. The defense refuses to comply. What can happen to the defense if they still refuse to comply?
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The defense lawyer keeps objecting. He looks like a yoyo. He jumps up, then sits down. Then it happens over and over again.What happens if defense attorney continues to object during my cross-examination? Besides looking ridiculous, will it hurt the defense's case? Learn more here.
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Defense refuses to produce witness at trial. What can happen then?The defense gets a doctor to examine you. At trial however the defense refuses to bring that doctor into trial to testify. Any repercussions? Learn more here.
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Do all personal injury attorneys in NY also handle medical malpractice cases?Do all personal injury attorneys in NY also handle medical malpractice cases? You'd be surprised to learn that they don't. Find out why.
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Do you really care where the attorney went to school? Do you really care what extracurricular activities your attorney did in law school?Do you really care where the attorney went to school? Do you really care what extracurricular activities your attorney did in law school? Most don't. Experience
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Doctor, have you published any medical literature in your medical specialty?When cross examining a doctor in a medical malpractice trial in NY, it is always important to ask about his credentials. It includes whether he has published.
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If the doctor you are suing says “I don't remember” while on the witness stand, do I accept that fact and let it go?I don't remember is a common phrase by a doctor or hospital staff when being questioned in medical malpractice case here in New York. Do I accept that answer?
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Does the law firm you're considering handle thousands of cases each year?When you select a law firm to handle your accident or medical malpractice case , you need to ask how many cases they handle each year. Is it thousands?Hundreds?
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How often does an opposing medical expert break down on the witness stand under cross-examination?You'd think from the movies and TV that when an attorney cross-examines a medical expert, they are more likely to break down and admit to what the opposing