Expert Testimony
In many personal injury cases and in most workers' compensation cases, it becomes necessary for the treating doctor to testify for the patient that is receiving treatment. Testimony is extremely important and can mean the difference in thousands (possibly millions) of dollars to the patient (who is called the claimant). It can also determine the decisions made on workers' compensation cases and have a huge impact on the benefits received by the injured worker.
Most doctors won't testify. They are either afraid to do so, or simply do not have the credentials. Most doctors, that do testify, do it very poorly. On the other hand, all of our doctors testify as experts. We not only have impressive credentials (board certifications, post graduate education, etc.), but extensive trial experience. Just last week I testified in Brooklyn Supreme and received a jury verdict for my patient for $700,000.
Having the ability to provide expert testimony makes our office extremely valuable to our patients and to attorneys as well.
