Introduction Cataracts are the most common cause of visual loss and blindness in the world. According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery approximately 3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year. Most of these surgeries are performed without complications. Some patients do suffer significant complications. Definitions A cataract is a clouding of… read more
In dog bite cases it is essential to objectively assess the extent of scarring, outline a treatment protocol and predict future disfigurement in dog bite victims. These parameters are necessary in determining long term expenses and medical costs. Incidence of Dog Bite Injuries Approximately 77.5 million dogs are owned as pets in the United States…. read more
Federal District Judge David Lawson (E.D. Michigan) dealt with a patent infringement case. The defendant’s expert filed a 64 page report on the issue of invalidity claiming that the 646 patents were obvious. Plaintiff’s counsel moved to strike the expert’s report based on the fact that counsel for the defendant drafted the entire report. At… read more
Medical School for Lawyers: How To Conduct a Neurological Examination Personal injury trial and other attorneys, who deal with medical legal issues, increasingly find that they need a solid understanding of the neurological system. In this program, Dr. Susan Pearson, a board certified neurologist will demonstrate and explain the complete neurological examination. Understanding clinical… read more
Lawyers often think of soft tissue injury cases as hard to prove cases. The client is complaining of severe pain. There is little in the way of visible injury or objective findings and it’s difficult to convince a suspicious adjustor or jury. When you look at jury awards for soft tissue injury cases, a different… read more
Personal injury, trial and other attorneys who deal with medical legal issues increasingly find they need a solid understanding of the musculoskeletal system. In this program, Dr. Jeremy Stern, a board certified orthopedic surgeon will demonstrate and explain the complete orthopedic examination. Understanding clinical evaluation and diagnostic procedures used to do an orthopedic examination will… read more
Introduction When it comes to evaluating a case for dental damage, regardless if it is a motor-vehicle accident, slip and fall, or assault, there are 7 broad categories that I assert are important to evaluate; The plaintiffs complaint The history of the injury – i.e. pre-existing issues if any Past medical history A review of… read more
The Complete Psychiatric Examination – SEAK Medical Training and Information for Attorneys © 2014 SEAK, Inc. I’m Attorney James J. Mangraviti, Jr. Lawyers often think of the psychiatric exam with a range of attitudes from skepticism to outright distrust. The examinee is complaining of emotional or psychiatric problems but there may be little in… read more
SEAK Medical Training and Information for Lawyers Chiropractic Examination and Treatment © 2014 SEAK, Inc. Lawyers often think of cases involving chiropractic treatment as particularly challenging. Many attorneys lack an understanding of the role that chiropractic care plays in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. In addition, the chiropractic profession was, and to a lesser… read more
Nursing home patients with diabetes treated with insulin and certain oral diabetes medications (i.e. sulfonylureas and glitinides) are at increased risk for diabetic hypoglycemia. As can be seen in the case report below, this can be fatal. A medical expert witness with training in diabetes and endocrine disorders can help counsel review comorbidities, care provided,… read more
