Expert witness
The Role of an Expert Witness
The role of being an LNC expert witness can expand your career. And have you ever considered the dynamic and impactful role of an LNC expert witness within the legal realm? Becoming an expert witness is not just about possessing specialized knowledge. It’s about effectively communicating that knowledge to make a substantial difference in legal…
Read MoreBuilding an Expert Witness Practice
Building a successful expert witness practice requires skills, qualities, and strategies. Whether you are just starting or looking to expand your practice, understanding the key principles can help you thrive in this challenging and rewarding field. Getting Started Many experts begin their journey by actively seeking cases or being approached by attorneys or Legal…
Read MoreGetting My First Expert Witness Case
I had my first case thirty days after not knowing anything about being an expert witness. A seminar titled Career Alternatives for Nurses caught my attention. In the fall of 1987, I sat in a conference room listening to a nurse talk about jobs in home care, utilization review, and risk management. The speaker also…
Read MoreThe Legal Basis of DMEs for LNCs
Before I go into the legal basis of DMEs, I want to share with you my preparation for observing DMEs. My Preparation for Observing DMEs I began attending DMEs in New Jersey while doing medical summaries for a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney. He asked me to attend some of the DMEs scheduled for the…
Read MoreHow to Shine as an LNC Subcontractor
Have You Considered Being an LNC Subcontractor? You’re a nurse trained in the practice of excellence, and you want to bring your high standards to the subcontracting field. When you consider subcontracting, carefully evaluate the plus and minus factors. Also, give attention to your unique nature. LNC Subcontractor Questions to Ask Yourself Do you mind…
Read MoreSpeak Comfortably to Enhance Your Delivery
You look at your audience: a conference room full of attorneys or a jury – and your mouth goes dry. How can you speak comfortably in a way that projects confidence – if your mouth is dry and the butterflies are rolling around in your stomach? Watch What You Eat and Drink When you know…
Read MoreHow to Display Confidence when Talking to Attorneys
Your confidence is tested in numerous ways when you work with attorneys. You might be testifying as an expert witness, explaining a case to an attorney, or giving a talk to attorney or paralegals. Trial attorneys are great at reading body language and assessing witnesses. They focus on credibility-the credibility of the defendant and the…
Read MoreCourtroom Battle: My Worst Day in Court as an Expert Witness
The defense attorney stomped into the courtroom, radiating nervous energy and anger. She dropped a copy of my Nursing Malpractice text onto her counsel table. When I looked at her, I knew that as the plaintiff’s nursing expert, I was in for an expert witness courtroom battle. My client had asked me to testify on…
Read MoreIntroverted Expert Witnesses Can be Stars in the Courtroom
It is possible to be a successful introverted expert witness. I did it for 25 years. Introverts typically do not like to be caught off-guard. And being an expert witness is all about being prepared, whether you are extroverted or introverted. In part 1, I shared descriptions of how introverts see the world, and what…
Read MoreLegal Nurse Consulting Collection Issues
Legal nurse consulting collection issues plague many LNC businesses. Have you ever done work and not gotten paid by your attorney client? If so, you are part of a large group of LNC business owners who have gotten burned by an attorney. How do legal nurse consulting collection issues occur? The phone rings. It is…
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