Independent Medical Exams – One LIE Per Word
Insurance companies love IME's. When you get notice that the insurance lawyer wants to do an IME, don’t fret it my friends. No, better yet…. Embrace it!
XRAYS are NEGATIVE FOR INJURY
Defense lawyers love to bring up x-ray reports in neck surgery cases on the cross exam. You know that is bogus and misleading. Here's how I take the upper hand.
Revealing Stinkin’ Insurance Defense Lawyer Schemes
As a plaintiff, you must do more than just present your case. You must foresee the insurance defense lawyer's tricks, and head them off at the pass.
3 Steps to Take Before Your Next Doctor’s Deposition
You need to be thinking about your client’s harms and how to present them during initial discovery. Consider these steps before your next doctor’s deposition.
TrialTalk 101: Helping Trial Lawyers WIN
I had an insurance defense attorney state he was not going to participate in discovery since the defendant had admitted liability. This should be a red flag!
5 Things You Must Know Before Picking Your Next Jury
I recently saw a trial involving a younger plaintiff lawyer which reminded me of some of the similar mistakes I made long ago when I was a puppy lawyer.
Civil Case Filings in TN Continue to Decline in 2017
The 2017 Judicial Weighted Caseload Summary has just been released. Herein is a summary of those findings.
Using Defense IME Doctor As Your Hammer During Trial
Cross-examining the defense independent medical examiner is a challenge but also can be one of your greatest daggers to kill the defense during trial.
Words Matter In Personal Injury Cases
Words are just words right? Not when it comes to your personal injury case. Learn how words can have a profound impact on the way jurors evaluate your case.
COLLATERAL SOURCE: Changes Coming?
Tennessee Supreme Court considering case that could change entire law regarding the Collateral Source Rule in TN. Medical bills may be harder to recover.
Where Have All The Trial Lawyers Gone?
Insurance companies know if you will never go to trial. They understand who tries cases, and who does not. Don't cheat your clients of that chance of success.