title: Neurologic malpractice: the perspective of a patient's lawyer.
abstract: The definition of professional negligence is clearer than is commonly believed. Trials rarely involve lack of informed consent. In fact, the main dispute at a trial usually concerns what really happened. Causation, however, is the prime area of disagreement between the experts. The trial judge and the appeals court are required to set aside a jury verdict that is without proper legal basis, either regarding liability or the amount awarded. The best screen against unjustified lawsuits is a knowledgeable plaintiff's attorney aided by a competent expert review.
authors: Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman & Mackauf, New York, New York 10005, USA.
authors: S H
authors: SH
authors: Mackauf
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007351:Insurance, Liability / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence