Stephen Lombardi of Lombardi & Lombardi. Courtesy photoSix Benefits of Taking an Opposing Medical Expert’s Deposition
In my experience, plaintiffs attorneys underutilize opposing medical expert depositions. Despite their potential to uncover weaknesses in the defense’s case and to clarify complex medical concepts, many plaintiffs attorneys forgo them. Whether they choose to forgo these depositions because of cost concerns, time constraints, or a belief they’re unnecessary, plaintiffs attorneys put themselves at a disadvantage when they do so.
February 05, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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In my experience, plaintiffs attorneys underutilize opposing medical expert depositions. Despite their potential to uncover weaknesses in the defense’s case and to clarify complex medical concepts, many plaintiffs attorneys forgo them. Whether they choose to forgo these depositions because of cost concerns, time constraints, or a belief they’re unnecessary, plaintiffs attorneys put themselves at a disadvantage when they do so.
That’s because there are six significant benefits that can be realized when they depose opposing medical experts.
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