5.1 Introduction

• Library: Medical Malpractice Law in Virginia (Virginia CLE) (2017 Ed.)

5.1 INTRODUCTION

The two most important factors in a successful medical malpractice case are a good client and good expert witnesses. The ideal expert has impeccable qualifications, objectivity, and an ability to teach in clear terms, and holds credible opinions supported by medical literature. This chapter will address how to find and screen an expert...