Posts by Tracy Liberatore
An Experts Guide to Expert Witness Preparation
It should come as no surprise to those reading this article that preparing expert witnesses for Daubert challenges is a critical aspect of trial preparation for attorneys. The Daubert standard, established by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993, governs the admissibility of expert testimony in federal courts. It requires that expert testimony be based on…
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Navigating the Shifting Sands: The 2024 Amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702
The year 2024 marks a significant juncture in the legal landscape as a series of amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 come into effect. These amendments, designed to bolster the reliability and objectivity of scientific and technical evidence presented in federal court, aim to address concerns that have arisen over the better part of…
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Legal Implications of a Nursing Home Declaring a Woman Dead Prematurely: Lessons Learned and Potential Ramifications
In a startling and unprecedented incident, a nursing home recently pronounced a woman dead, only for her to be found alive at a funeral home hours later. This grave error not only caused significant emotional distress to the woman and her family but also raised serious legal questions and potential liabilities for the nursing home…
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An Attorney’s Guide to Orthopedic Malpractice Claims
Orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons are the third-most likely medical professionals to be sued in a medical malpractice lawsuit. As one report has indicated, more than 80% of healthcare providers in this field have been named in at least one malpractice suit, with 99% risk of orthopedic surgeons being sued at least once during their career.…
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Updates in Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation
It has been decades since veterans were first exposed to toxic water at the United States Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, but less than two years have gone by since legislation was passed that enabled veterans to file claims more easily for their injuries. Now, with the deadline to file claims…
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