Legal cases involving the standard of care require specialized expertise in assessing professional practices, industry guidelines, and legal compliance. A fully-vetted standard of care expert witness provides critical insights, detailed evaluations, and courtroom-defensible testimony to strengthen your case and achieve resolution.
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A standard of care expert specializes in evaluating whether the actions or decisions of professionals or organizations align with accepted industry practices and legal obligations. These professionals assist in cases involving negligence, malpractice, and liability by offering reliable testimony and technical expertise.
Areas of expertise include:
These experts are critical in clarifying technical and professional standards, determining liability, and supporting legal strategies in standard of care-related cases.
A standard of care expert provides the technical, professional, and legal expertise necessary to address disputes effectively. Here’s how they contribute:
Evaluating Adherence to Industry Standards
Experts analyze actions and decisions to determine whether they align with accepted practices and regulations.
Investigating Negligence Claims
They assess whether deviations from the standard of care caused harm or damages.
Providing Insight into Professional Guidelines
Experts interpret industry-specific guidelines to establish the benchmark for appropriate conduct.
Delivering Evidence-Based Reports
Experts produce detailed, objective reports that clarify standard of care-related issues and support claims or defenses.
Delivering Persuasive Testimony
With clear and compelling findings, experts present complex standard of care concepts in an accessible manner for judges and juries.
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In Stokes v. Swofford (2024), the Michigan Supreme Court revisited the standard of care for expert medical witnesses under MCL 600.2169, partially overturning the precedent set by Woodard v. Custer (2006). The case involved the tragic death of a young woman from brain swelling after a misinterpreted brain scan. The plaintiff’s expert, a neuroradiologist, was excluded from testifying based on Woodard’s interpretation, which equated subspecialties with specialties. The Supreme Court clarified that "specialties" refer to board certifications recognized by national accrediting bodies and do not include subspecialties.
Expert witnesses played a critical role by providing:
This ruling expanded the pool of qualified experts, promoting fairer evaluations in complex medical cases.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that MCL 600.2169 requires matching specialties, not subspecialties, as defined by national certifying bodies. This decision broadens access to expert testimony and corrects the restrictive interpretation set by Woodard. The ruling ensures trial courts retain discretion in evaluating an expert’s qualifications, emphasizing relevance and professional expertise.
Read our blog to know more:
Michigan Supreme Court Revises Standard of Care for Expert Medical Witnesses
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