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Direct Exam of Medical Witness in Arizona Workers Compensation Claim

Mar 10 2011

Most Arizona work comp litigation requires expert testimony from a medical expert as part of the injured worker’s burden of proof. Asking questions of the medical expert is part science, part art. The following is a very basic outline that I follow when questioning my own medical expert: Professional qualifications (licensed to practice in Arizona, …

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Cross Examining the Defense Medical Expert in AZ Workers Comp Hearing

Mar 9 2011

In law school, there is a famous video called “The Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination”. They are: Be brief. Short questions, plain words. Always ask leading questions. Don’t ask a question to which you do not know the answer. Listen to the witness’ answers. Don’t quarrel with the witness. Don’t allow the witness to repeat his …

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Phoenix, Arizona Doctors Aren’t Always Right

Mar 5 2011

I had a doctor testify in a hearing today who I normally respect but who had it all wrong in this case. At issue was whether or not walking on crutches and placing all of one’s weight on their non-injured foot can aggravate an underlying asymptomatic condition in their heel. The Doctor’s Testimony This doctor, …

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Submitting Lay Evidence in a Work Comp Claim in Arizona

Mar 4 2011

I have an interesting case here at Snow, Carpio, and Weekley that is going to hearing next week where one of the issues is how hot it was the day that the injury took place. My client is claiming that he was working in a paint booth where the temperatures reached up to 130 degrees …

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What Can I Expect at a hearing?

Mar 3 2011

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Direct Exam of Medical Witness in Arizona Workers Compensation Claim

Cross Examining the Defense Medical Expert in AZ Workers Comp Hearing

Phoenix, Arizona Doctors Aren’t Always Right

Submitting Lay Evidence in a Work Comp Claim in Arizona

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