Trial Testimony for Medical Malpractice Cases
Trial testimony in med mal cases requires clear separation of baseline from incremental harm, coordination with causation testimony, and disciplined presentation of damages.
Checklist
- Align testimony with causation expert's trial testimony
- Prepare clear incremental-harm narrative
- Rehearse but-for baseline articulation
- Prepare demonstratives on harm differential
Questions to ask the expert
- How do you separate baseline from incremental harm?
- What does the but-for baseline look like?
- How did you coordinate with the causation expert?
Timeline
2 day-of-trial prep sessions given complexity.
Required documents
- Causation expert transcript
- Damages report
- Demonstratives
Common pitfalls
- Inconsistency with causation testimony
- Blurring baseline and incremental harm
Frequently Asked Questions
Can damages experts attend causation testimony?
Yes, subject to sequestration rulings; often useful for coordination.
Ready to Get Started on medical malpractice cases?
Contact KWVRS to discuss scope, timing, and the deliverables appropriate to the matter. Plaintiff and defense.