Medical malpractice cases require other medical professionals to testify that a healthcare provider’s treatment deviated from accepted standards. Sangisetty Law Firm works with highly qualified expert witnesses in New Orleans medical malpractice cases. These professionals strengthen your claim through credible testimony. Without competent medical professionals providing testimony about whether standards of care were met, even apparent negligence may not result in successful litigation.
Contact our seasoned medical malpractice attorney at Sangisetty Law Firm today to discuss a possible case.
Why You Need Expert Medical Professionals
The law requires that medical malpractice claims in New Orleans be supported by testimony from qualified medical expert witnesses. These witnesses review records and provide opinions about whether the defendant’s care met acceptable standards. Without credible professional testimony, even apparent negligence may not succeed in court.
Louisiana specifically requires testimony from qualified medical professionals, and our medical negligence lawyers have access to the right experts.
The Importance of Qualifications
A medical professional’s qualifications determine whether they can provide testimony in your case. The witness must be licensed to practice medicine in the same general field as the defendant. They must have training and experience sufficient to understand the standards of care applicable to your case. Our lawyers ensure our witnesses have strong credentials that withstand scrutiny.
Selecting the Right Witness
Not all medical professionals make effective witnesses. Sangisetty Law Firm networks with Louisiana physicians, surgeons, and specialists in various fields who have both deep clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills. Our attorneys match your case with witnesses whose experience aligns with the healthcare provider you’re suing. A surgeon expert is appropriate for surgical malpractice; an internist for diagnostic failures; an obstetrician for obstetric negligence.
Board Certification and Credentials
Our medical malpractice lawyers work with board-certified physicians in appropriate specialties. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has achieved high standards of training, knowledge, and clinical skill. Judges and juries respect board-certified physicians as credible witnesses. We verify all credentials thoroughly before engaging witnesses.
Clinical Experience
Beyond credentials, clinical experience matters enormously. A physician with decades of hands-on experience in the relevant field carries more weight than someone fresh from training. We seek witnesses with substantial clinical practice and direct experience managing cases similar to yours. Clinical experience includes dealing with complications, learning from failures, and understanding how standards of care develop.
Prior Testimony Experience
Medical professionals experienced with giving depositions and trial testimony present their opinions more effectively. They understand the legal process, handle cross-examination well, and communicate complex medical concepts clearly to judges and juries. We work with witnesses who have substantial prior testimony experience.
Professional Preparation of Expert Witnesses
Our New Orleans medical malpractice lawyers work closely with expert witnesses throughout litigation, ensuring they clearly articulate why the defendant’s treatment fell short of proper standards. We prepare them for depositions and trial testimony, helping them explain complex medical concepts in accessible language for judges and juries in New Orleans courtrooms. We discuss their opinions thoroughly and ensure they’re prepared for cross-examination.
Trial Testimony
At trial, witnesses present their opinions to the jury. We work with witnesses to present complex medical information clearly and persuasively. Our attorneys help them explain why the defendant’s care deviated from standards and how different care would have prevented injury. Compelling trial testimony can be decisive in jury decisions.
Countering Defendant Testimony
Healthcare providers often hire their own professionals to defend against malpractice claims. Sangisetty Law Firm’s witnesses provide thoughtful rebuttals to defendant testimony and protect their positions under cross-examination by defense counsel. They anticipate defense arguments and prepare responses.
Have Questions About the Role of Expert Witnesses in Your Medical Malpractice Case? Contact Our New Orleans Attorneys
Sangisetty Law Firm has successfully used expert witnesses in New Orleans medical malpractice cases to help individuals recover damages for medical negligence.
Contact us today to discuss whether your situation has merit. Our medical malpractice legal team is ready to help. We are proud to serve individuals throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.