Natural History of a Lawsuit
The Natural History of a Lawsuit
You are involved in care of a patient who has a bad result - especially an unexpected bad result.
You receive a letter from a lawyer or Summons & complaint
The Parties will exchange written Discovery
Your deposition will be taken by the other side, under oath before a Court reporter.
Post trial motions and appeals.
1. Since these are usually pursued by losing parties they are probably
of very limited use to you. In any event these matters are for the attorneys,
and there is little that a non-lawyer can do.
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