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Medical-Legal Articles by Janabeth Evans (Taylor) |
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 Preparing for the Defense Medical Expert's Deposition - As seen in TRIAL Magazine, May 2004, Vol. 40, No. 5
Conduct in-depth research online and through formal discovery before deposing your opponent's witnesses to expose weaknesses and bias in their testimony. Medical negligence cases can be among the most complex to try, and preparing for them can require an enormous amount of time and effort. By gathering information about the defense's medical expert before taking his or her deposition, you can make the best use of the time you spend asking questions. |
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Drug Information Resources: Researching Medications
When performing a general search for a drug or
pharmaceutical product by name you can find lawfirm websites,
medical information and a variety of resources that are valuable
in researching your client's claim. Some of the professional
and peer reviewed resources available online are discussed in
this article. |
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Medical Information, The Internet, and
You
Changes in the way medical information is stored, accessed,
and retrieved have created a wealth of health care information. The
Internet provides free access to a great deal of the medical
literature, either in full text or citation/abstract format. This
article is an introduction to searching for medical information on the
internet and provides information on some of the more useful medical
and general information websites. |
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Ideas for the Law Firm - research using GOOGLE.COM
Every day we are asked to "find" something....I've found Google to be a good research tool for many tasks. Some of the more common uses utilized in the Plaintiff Law Firm are given in this article. |
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Tips for Requesting and Reviewing Medical Records
Some tips for paralegals and attorneys who will need medical records in order to substantiate a claim and answer discovery through production of medical records. |
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What Does THAT Mean? - Breaking the Code
Everyday we are faced with a "code" of some sort, no matter what area of law we work in. It may be a special abbreviation used to denote an expert's credentials, or shorthand for an engineering term. Or even a specialized term we can not find defined in a traditional dictionary. This article covers various resources to help you "Break the Code". |
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In the Fast Lane of the
Information Highway - The Long and Winding Road
The Internet harbors a wealth of information just ripe for the picking and ready to be delivered to your printer or hard-drive. It is challenging to seek information on the Web, as well as rewarding when your search is successful. This article includes a listing of websites that are reference resources. These sites exemplify the diversity of information available with a click of your mouse. |
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Tapping the Well - Using
PubMed
You do not have to be a professional librarian to find the information you are seeking. This article will give you a brief
outline of how to do a simple search on PubMed as well as explain some of this database's special features. |
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University of Oklahoma Law Center Commencement Address
On August 9th, 2003 Janabeth Evans (Taylor) spoke to the students at the University of Oklahoma Law Center Division of Legal Assistant Education Graduation, read her commencement address here. |
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On the Record: Scott Turow
Scott Turow is considered by some as the father of the modern legal thriller. He achieved literary fame in 1977 with the publication of "One L: An Inside Account of Life in the First Year at Harvard Law School". Before attending Harvard, he earned a master's degree in creative writing at Stanford University. In 1987 Turow burst onto the literary scene with "Presumed Innocent", which became an international bestseller and is often credited with creating popular demand for legal thrillers. Recently, Mr. Turow took time to visit about his career, and his thoughts on the modern judicial process.
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How To Start a Toxic Tort Case Evaluation
In recent years the law has seen an increase in toxic tort litigation. This area of law encompasses a wide gamut of tort claims for chemical and other substance poisonings. Due to the very nature of chemical and substance mishaps as well as the long latency periods associated with many poisonings, large populations are often affected before the nature and cause has been discovered. This article gives suggestions for attorneys who represent clients harmed by toxic chemicals. The summary covers the period from the initial client intake interview through final evaluation of such a claim. |
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Medical Research in Review of the Major Accidental Injury/Death Case
In any traumatic injury case, obtaining the medical records is one of the early steps in evaluating the client's claim. |
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Medical-Legal Articles by Contributing Authors
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Common Errors In Determining Impact Speed and Occupant Injury Propensity In Low Speed Rear End Collisions
by John J. Smith P.E., MSBMT, MSEE ( http://www.rpsa.biz/ )
When evaluating what is commonly called "low speed" rear end collisions it is important to understand the limitation and assumptions inherent in the data and approaches used. This article addresses the many errors that exist in determining impact speed and occupant injury potential in these types of impacts.
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Why Injuries Occur in Minor Vehicle Damage Collisions
by John J. Smith P.E., MSBMT, MSEE ( http://www.rpsa.biz/ )
John Smith is the president of Raymond P. Smith and Associates. He has published and lectured extensively in the area of accident reconstruction and biomechanics. Mr. Smith was the supervising engineer for the low speed crash test depicted in the video "Four Speeds". His office is located in Parker Colorado. He may be reached by email at JJSakaJTM@aol.com. |
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The Problem with Probability
By Michael D. Freeman
Probability plays a pervasive, important, and typically hidden role in virtually every auto injury case. Both plaintiff and defense experts rely extensively on probability or risk (used synonymously in this article) to persuade a judge or jury that their opinions are valid. These opinions affect how the fact-finder perceives issues-such as causation, negligence, and injury severity and prognosis-that dictate trial outcomes. |
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Primer On Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery and Injury To the Biliary Tract
By Thomas T. Dunbar, Esq.
This medico-legal article explains the laparoscopic gall bladder surgery and the proper technique to avoid injury. An injury can be chronic and devastating. Both laymen and legal practitioners should be aware of the future risks prior to resolving a claim of medical negligence causing bile duct injury. Mr. Dunbar is located at 2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Ste. A, Jackson, MS, 39216. He may be reached by email at tomdunbar1@jam.rr.com. |
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Vioxx Litigation Revisited: A Primer for the Paralegal involved in Case Development
By Nursine Shuman Jackson, M.S.N., R.N.
Paralegals need to ready themselves to participate in the screening of another group of claimants, who now qualify for the Vioxx® litigation, as a result of information acquired when Merck & Company released more data to the FDA in May 2006. Paralegals need to have an understanding of the pharmacologic effects of Vioxx and the abnormal clotting that has caused such problems, along with the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and risk factors predisposing to thrombotic events. |
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Electronic Discovery
by Perry Brooks
Mr. Brooks is senior legal assistant at Preston Gates & Ellis in San Francisco. In 2002, he was nominated for the Five Star Paralegal of the Year Award. He can be reached at perryb@prestongates.com. |
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Cases: Maximizing Your Client's Recovery
By Bruce L. Braley; Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C.
Dutton, Braun, Staack & Hellman, P.L.C. is located at P.O. Box 810, Waterloo, Iowa 50704. He may be reached by email at braleyb@wloolaw.com. |
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Does Your Practice Have a Web Presence?
By Michael Shambaugh; CTO; ParticleWEB Services ( http://www.particlewebforlaw.com/ )
Many people talk about creating a "web site". I, instead, prefer to call it a "web presence". What's the difference? In a nutshell, a web presence is a complete, memorable, predictable presence on the Internet for your firm. A web presence is, by definition, easy to find initially, easy to get back to, and easy to interact with. This article explains the key elements necessary when creating a web presence. |
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