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Expert Witness Blog Interview With Attorney Matthew S. Lerner

Matthew S. Lerner is a partner at the law firm of  Goldberg Segalla.  He concentrates his practice on appellate advocacy, insurance coverage litigation, construction worksite injury and general litigation. Many professional achievements highlight his career and continuous recognition by his peers is testament to his tireless efforts to stay at…

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Georgia Supreme Court Rules on Qualification of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice Case

The court overturned the Georgia Court of Appeals and decided that an expert testifying on the standard of care in a medical malpractice case was allowed under Georgia Rule of Evidence 702(c)(2)(A) and (B). Facts:  This case (Dubois et al v. Brantley et al – Georgia Supreme Court – July…

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Expert Witness Blog Interview With Personal Injury Attorneys Marty Rutberg & Steven H. Cohen

We asked Personal Injury Attorneys Marty Rutberg & Steven H. Cohen, of the Poughkeepsie, NY law firm Rutberg Breslow, to answer some questions on working with expert witnesses. Here are their responses. 1. What has an expert done that made a positive difference in a case? Mr. Rutberg: Perhaps the…

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Pathology Expert Witness Testimony in Wrongful Death Case is Allowed

Plaintiff’s expert witness testimony regarding cause of death was challenged by defendant. The motion to exclude was denied. Facts: This case (Estate of Patrick Burns v. Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department et al – United States District Court – Central District of Illinois – July 21st, 2015) involves the apprehension, and…

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Two Microbiology Experts’ Opinions Allowed in Drug Case

Plaintiff’s and defendant’s microbiology experts were challenged on numerous grounds involving a new probiotic supplement. Both motions were denied Facts: This case (United States of America v. Bayer Corporation – United States District Court – District of New Jersey – April 30th, 2015) involves claims made by Bayer regarding its…

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Industrial Medicine Expert’s Testimony Allowed In Asbestos Case

Plaintiff’s expert witness testified in this case involving asbestos exposure. The motion to exclude his testimony was denied. Facts:: This case (Sally Gros Vedros v. Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, inc., et al – June 25th, 2015 – United States District Court – E.D. Louisiana) involves secondary exposure to asbestos. The plaintiff’s…

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Expert Testimony Related to Human Factors Partially Allowed

An expert testified on many aspects of a case involving a pedestrian struck by tractor-trailer. His opinions related to human factors were partially allowed. Facts: This case (Raymond K. Jones v. Beelman Truck Company – United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri – June 9th, 2015) involves a motor…

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