Name: How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice: The Initial Screening
Price: 51 USD

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify key elements necessary to establish a viable medical malpractice claim.

check_circleAnalyze medical records and hospital documentation for potential deviations from the standard of care.

check_circleEngage and work effectively with expert witnesses for case evaluations.

check_circleNavigate New York’s medical malpractice statute of limitations and tolling provisions.

About This Course

Join Andrew Smiley, Academy Past President and host of The Mentor Esq. podcast, for his series, "How to Litigate a Medical Malpractice Case." Topics will include how to screen and select viable medical malpractice cases.

Topics List:

Key Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim: Duty, Breach, Causation & Damages
Identifying Red Flags in Initial Client Consultations
Evaluating Medical Records and Hospital Documentation
Understanding the Standard of Care: Local vs. National Guidelines
Working with Medical Experts: Selection & Initial Review Strategies
Assessing Causation: Establishing the Link Between Negligence & Harm
Statute of Limitations & Tolling Issues in New York Malpractice Cases
Common Defenses & Challenges in Medical Malpractice Claims
Pre-Litigation Settlement Considerations & Alternative Dispute Resolution
Building a Strong Case: Key Evidence and Early Litigation Strategies

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NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers

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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.

Andrew J. Smiley, Esq.

Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP

Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.

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