Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Medical Malpractice Expert Witness A medical malpractice expert witness is a medical professional who provides testimony verifying the plaintiff's claims of medical malpractice committed by the defendant. In some states, the testimony of a medical malpractice expert witness is required for an injured plaintiff to receive compensation for malpractice damages. In certain other states and cases, medical malpractice expert witness testimony is not required when the fact finder can determine medical malpractice based on the facts of the case. Qualifications of an Expert Witness A medical malpractice expert witness can be a currently practicing or veteran medical physician who is not party to the legal claim at hand. He/She has a strong understanding of medical malpractice and the ability to recognize and verify cases of medical malpractice in a court of law. There are medical malpractice expert witness services available to attorneys as well as independent medical malpractice expert witnesses. Cost of an Expert Witness The services of a medical malpractice expert witness do not come cheap. The cost of hiring a medical malpractice expert witness will vary by area and medical expert, but it can be in the hundreds of dollars per hour. This can become very costly to the victim if their attorney does not properly handle the case or have the resources necessary to pay for the development of technical evidence in the form of medical malpractice expert witness testimony. A competent and experienced medical malpractice attorney will have the resources to hire a medical malpractice expert witness that will provide strong evidence for the case as economically as possible.

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