Master the critical evidence, standard of care arguments, and expert witness strategies top attorneys use to build winning malpractice cases.
Medical malpractice claims often hinge on two tightly linked questions: whether the standard of care was properly met, and whether any departure from that standard actually caused the patient’s harm. While the legal test is well established, its application is rarely straightforward, as outcomes depend heavily on clinical context, documentation quality, expert interpretation, and the complexities of medical decision-making.
This session examines the practical realities of proving and defending medical negligence claims, focusing on how standard of care and causation are evaluated in litigation. It explores how medical records and expert evidence are assessed, how courts distinguish between adverse outcomes and actionable negligence, and how attorneys can more effectively evaluate claim strength and liability risk.
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M.D., Medical Legal Consulting and Expert Witness
Dr. Stein provides medical-legal expert services and specializes in delivering credible, clear, and understandable testimony that helps Judges and Juries understand the science, medicine, and facts relevant to negligence, causation, and damages. With extensive experience in medical malpractice, negligence, personal injury, and wrongful death cases, Dr. Stein has reviewed more than 500 cases involving both plaintiffs and defendants across more than 40 U.S. states and territories. Dr. Stein has also provided deposition and trial testimony more than 200 times and offers medical opinions concerning causation. Dr. Stein is committed to providing objective and unbiased opinions based on the facts and medical evidence of each case. Rather than guaranteeing a favorable outcome, Dr. Stein provides an honest, independent assessment designed to help legal professionals, Judges, and Juries better understand the medical issues involved.
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