Most people cringe when they receive a notice to appear at Jury Duty. It is a civic duty that interrupts our work and family activities, hence it invokes anxiety. However, when we appear at the courthouse to answer ready for duty, it becomes clear that being a part of the jury system enables our […]
Jury Selection – An important civic duty Read Post »
Since the burden of proof is on the plaintiff (in my firm, usually the injured person), it is best to do a thorough investigation to uncover clear, objective, and compelling evidence. One of the things that makes me happy is when my investigator is able to locate a non-party witness that can relate positive testimony
What is a “Non Party Witness”? Read Post »
A lawsuit is not about winning or losing – it is about justice and exercising your constitutional right to Due Process. We must all respect the rules of the Court if we are seeking justice. Lately, we have seen vicious verbal attacks made upon members of the federal courts. Politics aside, any diminishment in the
The importance of respecting our Courts Read Post »
Choosing an attorney is not unlike choosing any other professional, with some exceptions. Here are a few pointers to help you decide how to choose an attorney who is best suited to help you with your legal issues: How many years of experience in a particular field of law does the attorney have? Has the
Sometimes I counsel potential clients and we discover that the person does not qualify to bring a lawsuit. There are various reasons that a person may not bring a lawsuit, including the fact that they were fully responsible for the accident, that there is no viable defendant to sue, that defendant has no insurance (in
Not injured / No Case. . . however, you can receive other benefits Read Post »
Most doctors who testify on behalf of defendants (and for all intents and purposes, insurance carriers) are engaging in a lucrative enterprise that barely resembles the practice of medicine. These doctors generally have their own medical or hospital practice and are supplementing their incomes by examining plaintiffs solely for the purpose of litigation. They are
Outline of a Lawsuit – Part 27 – Cross Examination of a Defense Doctor Read Post »
Muchos migrantes en los Estados Unidos piensan que su calidad de indocumentados, no les permite gozar de ningún derecho en el país, como lo comente en algún blog anterior esto es falso. Existen Derechos Humanos los cuales protegen a todo individuo sin importar su estatus migratorio. Tanto la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos como
Let’s be honest – Jurors are performing their civic duty reluctantly. They need to leave their jobs, family, and their daily routine to listen to disputes between complete strangers. Generally speaking, they would rather not be in the courthouse performing jury duty. Therefore, as a trial lawyer, the onus is upon you to make their
Outline of a Lawsuit – Part 26 – Presenting your case on the issue of “Damages” Read Post »
