Expert witnesses in Miami medical malpractice cases can have a significant impact on the jury, the judge, and the final settlement. Call the experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Kaire & Heffernan today to learn more about your lawsuit and how an expert witness might help.
Unlike some other firms, our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff treats every client with the same level of dignity and care. We understand the tremendous upheaval a family may experience during a medical malpractice lawsuit, and we always act with care and compassion.
Florida is a pain and suffering state. Beyond compensation for economic damages, like medical bills and missed wages, victims of medical malpractice are entitled to be compensated for their physical pain and emotional trauma.
However, it can be challenging for a judge to assign a dollar amount or economic value to someone’s pain and suffering. The human experience involves some amount of pain and suffering for everyone, and each individual experiences physical and mental anguish in their unique way.
This is one reason expert witnesses in Miami medical malpractice cases are so valuable.
An expert witness is a genuine expert in their field. For instance, in a Miami medical malpractice lawsuit, an expert witness may be a physician who has decades of experience in a specific type of medicine or therapy. Or, they may have written hundreds of peer-reviewed articles and books on a particular medical treatment.
Sometimes, a coroner or medical examiner is considered an expert witness. These individuals spend their careers studying fatality cases, so they possess a deep understanding of these topics. They can explain evidence to a courtroom professionally and thoroughly in a way that a layperson can understand.
Yes, expert witnesses are highly respected professionals. They are typically paid (usually at an hourly rate) for their time researching a case and preparing and presenting their testimony. Travel costs are also usually paid. In most medical malpractice lawsuits, these arrangements are left to the attorney and their staff.
Here in Florida, medical malpractice victims and their families are allowed to hire expert witnesses. However, it is far easier and faster to allow an attorney to handle this part of a lawsuit.
If you or your family member needs help with a medical malpractice lawsuit, contact the seasoned attorneys at Kaire & Heffernan. We have worked with hundreds of expert witnesses in Miami medical malpractice cases over the years and maintain excellent relationships with them. We can tap the world’s top talent to help prove your case to a court.
Contact us today to get started. We look forward to helping you collect the money your family deserves.
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