Is Expert Witnessing Right for You?

September 12, 2018

What does it take to become an expert witness, and do you have the time and interest in assisting on legal matters?

An expert is a specialist with advanced knowledge in a professional area, such as any medical or hospital personnel, as well as the fields of automotive, finance, engineering, law enforcement or education, to name a few industries. This person has knowledge and expertise in a particular area, which is due to hands-on work in that specific specialty. An expert witness is someone who gives sworn evidence on the applicable standards of care in a court of law.

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Blood Bank Experts and the Stringent Screening Process

June 1, 2018

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An Example of a Forensic Engineering Case: “An Operating Room Table with a Mind of It’s Own”

April 9, 2018

In this case, a patient was lying fully anesthetized on an operating room table for a surgical procedure. Several minutes into the procedure, the table began to move without being directed by OR personnel. Efforts to stop the movement by using the standard control pendant or over-ride switches were unsuccessful.

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Cost Efficient and Timely Medical Case Evaluations

February 9, 2018

Because of your experience as a malpractice attorney, and for many of you in States with caps on damages, you already understand that not all malpractice cases are created equal. But each file in your office represents individuals and their families, and you want to provide them with assistance in answering their questions and concerns and need to do so with a limited time and cost investment. We can help you get questions answered in a cost efficient and timely way. Many times records are voluminous and deadlines are looming.

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Save Time and Money with Litigation Support Services

January 9, 2018

Attorneys and legal specialists often find themselves swamped with mountains of documents and data that can be overwhelming and potentially stall cases. At Saponaro, Inc. we support firms by meticulously examining and organizing this information, providing expert advice and opinions, and saving firms time and money.

Saponaro, Inc. has over 40 years of experience streamlining litigation organization, and tailoring our services to the needs of our clients, and we furnish an upfront quote before the job begins. (more…)

How to Minimize Cost When Working With an Expert Witness

November 7, 2017

Deciding on whether or not to pursue a potential medical-legal matter can be challenging and expensive if you do not have the right plan in place. Here are a few tips to make your decision easier, cost-effective, and successful.

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Police Misconduct Through the Unequal Application of the Law

October 4, 2017

The recent arrest of a courageous nurse at the University of Utah as she refused to allow a police officer to draw blood from an unconscious patient without a warrant offers some important lessons about preparing for interactions with police, whether they are investigating you or one of your patients.

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Individuals May Be Responsible for Corporate Tax Payment by the IRS

July 10, 2017

Corporate law classes, MBA classes, and even undergraduate classes teach us that businesses should incorporate in order to protect individual owners from corporate debt.  Incorporating the business allows the individual to escape corporate liabilities should the corporation fall on hard times.  This frees entrepreneurs to open new businesses, hire employees and benefit society with their free enterprise spirit.  (more…)

Provide Only Necessary Documents to Control the Cost of an Expert Witness

May 8, 2017

Like everyone else in business, attorneys need to be careful in how and where they invest their time and money.  Controlling the cost of expert witness fees is on every attorneys mind when the case they are working on requires consultation with an expert on the issues at hand. (more…)

How to Increase Recovery in Your Medical Malpractice Cases

April 5, 2017

It is becoming increasingly likely that the hospital will be included in the claim as plaintiff attorneys are very aware that courts are finding corporate negligence as a factor in many claims, and more and more states are recognizing corporate negligence as a contributing issue. (more…)