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Las Vegas Medical Malpractice Claims
The Use Of Medical Experts
Medical malpractice cases are usually very expensive due to the need for expert testimony and consultation in order to prove that there was medical malpractice on the part of the health care professional who caused the injuries to the patient. In a medical malpractice (Med-Mal) claim, an expert is retained to help establish that performance of the doctor, nurse, pharmacist, clinic or hospital constituted medical malpractice by falling below the standard or care.
Since many experts are often needed to establish a Las Vegas medical malpractice claim, the costs to take these lawsuits to a jury trial can be substantial. It is not uncommon for medical experts to charge between $100 to $300 an hour to render their opinion in a deposition or a jury trial.
Since the expert fees in a Las Vegas medical malpractice case can be a significant cost, a Las Vegas Lawyer may have a doctor or nurse review your file to ascertain how hard it may be to prove your case and the level of expert testimony required to prove there was substandard care and treatment of the patient.
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David Matheny, Esq. for a free consultation.
(702) 388-1229
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