With any building solid, strong foundations are required to support the building and keep it upright and standing. The same with medical negligence cases. Solid foundations are essential to build a sturdy case upon, and also to reduce risk and stress. I provide tips on what I use to buttress medical negligence cases I am briefed in to provide an even greater opportunity for success. Contact Louise at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399 so she can demonstrate to you how she reduces risk and stress in cases and increases you and your clients success, either as a Mediator or as a Barrister. … [Read more...]
Disentangling Plaintiff’s Injuries – Who Has To Prove What?
In victims of Institutional and medical negligence cases a common issue that often arises is; are there are other contributing factors which caused the Plaintiff harm, other than the alleged negligent act or omission? Who has to prove what in when it is alleged the Defendant is not liable for the total harm? How can mediation be given the best opportunity for success in these cases? Please feel free to contact Louise to discuss how she can assist you and your clients obtain optimal results in an enjoyable collaborative environment, at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or (02) 9336 5399 or connect with her on LinkedIn. … [Read more...]
What Lawyers Can Do To Better Understand Medical Evidence
PI cases, including medical negligence, require expert medical opinion/evidence on physical and/or psychiatric injuries. Do lawyers need to understand the expert evidence or subject matter of their clients case? If so, how can lawyers get a grasp of the medical evidence in their case? Watch for some practical tips to assist.... If you would like me to assist you and your clients, as a Barrister or Mediator in personal injury cases, including medical negligence, email me at louise.mathias@sydneybarrister.net.au or call Elizabeth Street Chambers on 9336 5399 … [Read more...]
7 Helpful Tips For Mediation Success and Enjoyment
All mediators have their own styles, preference and models, which solicitors prefer and subsequently brief. Apart from these variances what are some do's and dont's for plaintiff and defendant solicitors attending mediation to ensure greater success and enjoyment at mediation. #sydneybarrister #mediator #medicalnegligence familylawarbitrator #collaborativelawyer-coach … [Read more...]
How To Assist The Court Accept Your Experts Evidence Over the Other Sides
Some simple tips to assist medical negligence lawyers when briefing medical experts - including how to brief, what to look for in the other side's reports (and your own reports) to persuade the court find in your favour. #sydneybarrister #mediator #medicalnegligence #victimsofinstitutionalabuse … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Investigate Red Flags in Clinical Notes
We need to investigate and identify red flags in clinical notes to determine if we have the supporting evidence for the clients claim in medical negligence and to direct our experts correctly. I provide 10 tips applicable to all medical specialities. Need further information about risks and complications of blood transfusions please see the video " Are Blood Transfusions an Independent Risk Factor?" at http://www.sydneybarrister.net.au … [Read more...]
How To Assist Court Experts To Comply
All personal injury cases involve court experts, yet on many occasions the court timetables are not complied with by experts and the matters are delayed. What and when to communicate with experts about their obligations and responsibilities to the court? If they are too busy, do you need to find someone else? Does an adversarial system mean we have to be adversarial with our opponents on every issue including when trying to find time for experts to conclave ? If we are adversarial about every issue, we will cause court delay. Where there is collaboration between legal reps, this will assist experts to comply. … [Read more...]
6 Things You May Have Missed Considering In Medical Negligence Mediation
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Are Blood Transfusions An Independent Risk Factor?
The Australian National Blood Authority provides information about blood transfusions for clinicians, patients and the media (and lawyers)! I recommend a video on their website titled "Blood, sill saving lives but....there are risks - Patient Blood Management" (www.blood.gov.au - patient tab - patient education videos). Why? It is a 'risk' to consider in personal injury. 'A Programmatic Approach to Patient Blood Management – Reducing Transfusions and Improving Patient Outcomes' Shannon L. Farmer, Kevin Trentin, Axel Hofmann,, James B. Semmens, S. Aqif Mukhtar, Gareth Prosser, Jeffrey M. Hamdorf1, Sudhakar Rao and Michael F. Leahy 'Adverse Blood Transfusion Outcomes: Establishing Causation' James P. Isbister, Aryeh Shander, Donat R. Spahn, Jochen Erhard, Shannon L. Farmer, and Axel Hofmann … [Read more...]
