Designed to assist practicing attorneys in all phases of a medical malpractice case, this practical handbook contains crucial information and strategies for handling a medical malpractice case in such areas as the investigation of the suit, defenses, discovery, use of expert witnesses, settlement discussions, and trial strategies. The study also addresses issues such as the costs of litigation and the role of mediation. Illustrated with case law and citations from different states, this new handbook constitutes a complete guide to medical malpractice that will be of assistance both to lawyers involved in malpractice cases and lay people seeking more information on existing cases and litigations.
