2006-08-26 08:27:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are a few medical doctors with law degrees who specialize in the area. I think most work as expert witnesses.
Otherwise, med mal attorneys have a list of regular expert witnesses and they call the one or two most likely to be of help in pursuing a particular case.
2006-08-26 08:44:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From personal experience I can tell you that many malpractice attorneys are former physicians. When I had a reason to consult them two of the four attorneys in the practice had been physicians. Always wondered - too much or not enough knowledge, but they did seem both knowing and practical.
2006-08-26 08:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,
Wrongful death and Med Mal attorneys have medical knowledge. They have to know whether or not to take a case. If they aren't sure they contact expert witnesses, like doctors to consult with the legitimacy of their case - whom they will need in their case.
2014-01-31 02:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some do but some don't! they usually depend on a doctor to determine if it would be a wrongful death or Malpractice!
2006-08-26 08:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by crystal8345 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No idea ,but I'm sure they have access to sound medical information. Otherwise they'd be fools to take a case on, and we all know lawyers don't take cases they can't win unless they have an idiot for a client who's gonna pay them no matter what happens.
2006-08-26 08:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those who are successful have. But mostly limited to area where errors are made. ..and then, of ocurse, the do furhter research on the issues. But then, their job is to represent their client; so if a doctor does wrong, they will obtain testimony that he was right.
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2006-08-26 09:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more they sue companies the more they learn but when it comes to a trial they will use a doctor as an expert. It does not matter what you know but only what you can substantiate.
2006-08-26 09:04:24 · answer #7 · answered by LORD Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have some basic knowledge, but will have experts review the medical reports.
2006-08-26 08:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyers usually rely on doctors and others for advice in wrongful death suits.
2006-08-26 08:33:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 00:42:34 · answer #10 · answered by mauzon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋