Medical Malpractice Trial Consulting
R&D is the only litigation consulting firm that offers a division dedicated exclusively to medical malpractice lawsuits. Our consultants in the Medical Malpractice Division have worked on hundreds of cases covering the entire spectrum of medical malpractice issues.
We have assisted insurance companies, hospitals, physician practice groups, solo practitioners, nurses, physicians’ assistants, technicians, chiropractors, and healthcare administrative personnel. Among the services we have delivered are:
- Conducting pretrial jury exercises (i.e., mock trials and focus groups)
- Developing persuasive trial strategies
- Preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony
- Assisting the jury selection process
- Conducting post-trial juror interviews
- Conducting “shadow juries,” and more
- Wealth of healthcare experience
Our team already understands the complex medical terminology and procedures involved with standards of care. As a result, we can begin immediately on a case without the usual ramp-up time.
Understanding the Psychological Roller Coaster
We understand the wide range of emotions (i.e., fear, resentment, anger) healthcare providers feel as defendants. Our experience in working exclusively with healthcare providers enables us to help witnesses channel their emotional energy to take full advantage of their testimony.
Sensitivity to Juror Sympathy
We are sensitive to the tremendous sympathy jurors feel for plaintiffs who have experienced a catastrophic outcome. We also know the toll medical malpractice cases can exact on jurors. Using our knowledge, we help clients develop themes and graphics to overcome these psychological hurdles.
Insight about Jurors' Experiences
Unlike other litigation, jurors bring to the courtroom a great deal of history in dealing with healthcare providers. This dynamic creates unique challenges for the trial team. Our insight about jurors’ experiential and attitudinal “baggage” puts us in a matchless position to develop trial strategies that navigate these psychological mines.
