Verdict Spotlight: $4.9 Million Wrongful Death Verdict for Failure To Obtain Patient’s Informed Consent (Kenneth Watkins and John Malone)

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Sommers Schwartz senior shareholder Rob Sickels sits down with senior shareholder Kenneth Watkins and associate John Malone to discuss their recent $4.9 million jury verdict in a wrongful death and informed consent case.

From selecting an attentive jury to handling expert witnesses and presenting a clear narrative of informed consent violations, Watkins and Malone explain the legal strategies that made a difference. They also discuss the role of key testimony, post-op complications, and the challenges of going up against a major hospital system.

They also provide insight into the trial process, jury selection, and how they overcame challenges in medical malpractice litigation, including paperwork defenses and battles of the experts. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the talented litigators at Sommers Schwartz fight to secure the compensation you deserve.

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