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Medical Malpractice
Thursday, November 19, 2009
- Location -
New York State Nurses Association
11 Cornell Road
Latham, NY
(518) 782-9400
Total 7.0 MCLE Credits
(4.0 credits in skills, 3.0 credits in areas of professional
practice)
Description
A must for both new
and experienced attorneys, this practical seminar will provide an
overview of the key issues in medical malpractice litigation through a
combination of lectures and practical demonstrations.
Learn how to determine
the relevant standard of care, how
to prepare your case, how to avoid common pitfalls and how to examine
expert witnesses.
Faculty members will
examine critical skills involved in analyzing medical records, fact
gathering, defense strategies, finding and making effective use of
experts, proving the standard of care and preparation and
cross-examining physician defendants and experts.
Panelists will take you step-by-step through the trial and offer
invaluable insight on pre-suit activities, discovery, jury selection and
judgment calculation. Opening statements, motions during trial, closing arguments and
trial strategies involved in medical malpractice cases will also be
discussed.
This seminar will
be filled with valuable tips and useful information. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn trial strategies and
techniques in medical malpractice actions from top-notch
litigators.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
REGISTRATION (outside of the meeting
room)
9:00 – 9:10
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
9:10 – 10:00
I. Pre-Suit Activities and Pleadings
Obtaining Medical Records
Identifying Defendants
–Private Practitioner v. Employee
–The Mduba Doctrine
–Autopsies
–Experts
Theory of the Case-Evaluating Strengths and Weaknesses
Statute of Limitations
–Timelines for MDs, RNs, Podiatrist, Dentists
–Improper Demands
Speakers: Robert F. Danzi, Esq. (Long Island)
Helen K. Dempsey, Esq. (Buffalo)
Peter T. Rodgers, Esq. (Rochester)
Timothy J. Higgins, Esq. (Albany)
Paul Simonson, Esq. (New York City)
10:00 – 10:50
II. Discovery (Plaintiff’s Perspective)*
Discovery and Inspection of Documents
–Data Bank Information
–Hospital Rules and Regulations
–Other Hospital-Created Documents
–Routine Demands
Depositions
–Whom to Depose
–Videotapes
–Non-Parties
Speakers: Stephen I. Widlitz, Esq. (Long
Island)
Albert J. D'Aquino, Esq. (Buffalo)
David L. Murphy, Esq. (Rochester)
Daniel R. Santola, Esq. (Albany)
* Examination of the Defendant by Plaintiff's Attorney (In NYC only)
-Should the Defendant be the Plaintiff's First Witness?
Your Manner
Planning and Organizing the Questions
How Should the Questioning Begin?
Timing
Use of the Defendant's Deposition
Use of Medical Literature
Obtaining Concessions
The Golden Rule in Malpractice Cases
Speaker: Stephen H. Mackauf, Esq. (New York
City)
10:50 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:50
III. Discovery (Defendant’s Perspective)
Discovery and Inspection of Documents
–Medical and Employment Authorizations
–Marriage and/or Death Certificates
–Diaries
–Police Reports
–Autopsy Reports
Routine Demands
–Photographs
–Statements
–Witnesses
–Expert Disclosure
–Collateral Source
Depositions
-whom to Depose
–Videotapes
–Non-Parties
Investigation
–Prior Claims History
–Interviews with Prior and/or Subsequent Treating Physicians
–Surveillance
Speakers:
Michael T. Colavecchio, Esq. (Long Island)
Hon. Donna Marie Siwek (Buffalo)
Margaret E. Somerset, Esq. (Rochester)
Jeffrey J. Tymann, Esq. (Albany)
Stephen W. O’Leary, Esq. (New York City)
11:50 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00 – 1:50
IV. Perspectives from the Bench: Common Problems and Mistakes
Practice Pointers
Proper Questioning and Trial Strategy
–Ethical Considerations
–How to Stay Out of Trouble
Speakers: Hon. Edward W. McCarty III, Esq. (Long
Island)
Hon. Paula L. Feroleto (Buffalo)
Hon. John J. Ark (Rochester)
Hon. Robert J. Muller (Albany)
Hon. Peter J. O’Donoghue (New York City)
1:50 – 2:40
V. Hot Legal Issues *
HIPAA
Interviews and Subsequent Treaters
Admissibility of OPMC Evidence
Liens
Speakers: Barbara Goldberg, Esq. (Long Island)
Kathleen Marie Sweet, Esq. (Buffalo)
Matthew F. Belanger, Esq. (Rochester)
Nancy E. May-Skinner, Esq. (Albany)
* Jury Selection (In New York City only)
Who to Pick
Who to Leave Off
How to Maximize your Peremptory Challenges
What Constitutes Cause
How to Predispose the Jurors Picked to the Evidence
Speaker: Andrew S. Kaufman, Esq. (New York
City)
2:40 – 2:50 Break
2:50 – 3:40
VI. Cross-Examination of Medical Expert
Qualifications and Objectivity
Use of Authoritative Texts
Use of Other Case Testimony
The Expert’s Attacking Opinions
Effective Communication
Speakers: Peter C. Kopff, Esq. (Long Island and
New York City)
Kevin A. Ricotta, Esq. (Buffalo)
Stephen G. Schwarz, Esq. (Rochester)
William D. Yoquinto, Esq. (Albany)
3:40 – 4:30
VII. Opening and Summation
What to Include and What to Omit
The Concept of Fair Comment
–Ethical Considerations
Persuasion Techniques
Speakers: W. Russell Corker, Esq. (Long
Island)
Frank J. Frascogna, Esq. (Buffalo)
David E. Brown, Esq. (Rochester)
Peter J. Moschetti, Jr., Esq. (Albany)
George J. Kehayas, Esq. (New York City)
4:30 p.m.
Adjournment
Program Faculty
Overall Planning Chair
Andrew S. Kaufman, Esq.
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP
—New York City
Local Panels
Long Island: W. Russell Corker, Esq., (Chair),
Shayne, Dachs, Corker, Sauer & Dachs, LLP, Mineola * Michael
T. Colavecchio, Esq., Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles & Kaufman,
LLP, Melville * Robert F. Danzi, Esq., Law Office of
Robert F. Danzi, Westbury * Barbara Goldberg, Esq.,
Mauro, Goldberg, & Lilling, LLP, Great Neck * Peter C.
Kopff, Esq., Kopff Nardelli & Dopf, LLP, New York City *
Hon. Edward W. McCarty III, New York State Supreme
Court Justice, Nassau County, Mineola * Stephen I. Widlitz,
Esq., Widlitz & Stern, P.C., Huntington.
Buffalo: John P. Danieu, Esq., (Chair), Roach,
Brown, McCarthy & Gruber, PC, Buffalo * Albert J. D'Aquino,
Esq., Goldberg Segalla LLP, Buffalo * Helen K. Dempsey,
Esq., Dempsey & Dempsey, Buffalo * Hon. Paula L.
Feroleto, New York State Supreme Court Justice, Buffalo *
Laraine Kelley, Esq., Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria LLP,
Buffalo * Kevin A. Ricotta, Esq., Ricotta & Visco,
Buffalo * Kathleen Marie Sweet, Esq., Gibson McAskill
& Crosby LLP, Buffalo * Richard P. Valentine, Esq.,
Rosenthal, Siegel & Muenkel, LLP, Buffalo.
Rochester: Peter T. Rodgers, Esq. (Chair), Lacy
Katzen LLP, Rochester * Hon. John J. Ark, New York
State Supreme Court Justice, Monroe County, Rochester * Matthew
F. Belanger, Esq., Faraci Lange, LLP, Rochester * David
E. Brown, Esq., Brown & Tarantino, LLC, Rochester *
David L. Murphy, Esq., Weinstein Murphy, Rochester
* Stephen G. Schwarz, Esq., Faraci Lange LLP,
Rochester * Margaret E. Somerset, Esq., Underberg &
Kessler LLP, Rochester.
Albany: William D. Yoquinto, Esq. (Chair),
Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C., Albany *
Timothy J. Higgins, Esq. Powers & Santola, LLP,
Albany * Nancy E. May-Skinner, Esq., Fager & Amsler
LLP, Latham * Peter J. Moschetti, Jr., Esq., Anderson,
Moschetti & Taffany, PLLC, Latham * Hon. Robert J.
Muller, New York State Supreme Court Justice, Lake George *
Daniel R. Santola, Esq., Powers & Santola, LLP,
Albany * Jeffrey J. Tymann, Esq., Thorn Gershon Tymann
& Bonanni, LLP, Albany.
New York City: Andrew S. Kaufman, Esq. (Chair),
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP, New York City * George J.
Kehayas, Esq., Garbarin, & Scher, P.C., New York City *
Peter C. Kopff, Esq., Kopff Nardelli & Dopf, LLP,
New York City * Stephen H. Mackauf, Esq., Gair, Gair,
Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz, New York City *
Hon. Peter J. O'Donoghue, New York State Supreme Court
Justice, Queens County, Jamaica * Stephen W. O'Leary,
Esq., Kanterman, O'Leary & Soscia, LLP, White Plains
* Paul Simonson, Esq., Simonson Hess &
Leibowtiz, P.C., New York City.
Directions
From the South/West Take Thruway to Exit 24 - Northway (I-87) Take the
Northway (I-87 North) to Exit 6 Make left on to Rt. 7 (Troy-Schenectady
Road) Follow approximately 2-3 miles, until you see Wendy's on your left
Turn left at Wendy's onto British-American Blvd. Follow for ¼ mile
to Cornell Road Make a Right onto Cornell NYS Nurses Association is 3rd
driveway on right, before the cul-de-sac From the North Take the
Northway (I-87) to Exit 6 Turn right onto Rt. 7 (Troy-Schenectady Road)
Follow approximately 2-3 miles, until you see Wendy's on your left Turn
left at Wendy's British-American Blvd. Follow for ¼ mile to Cornell
Road Make a Right onto Cornell NYS Nurses Association is 3rd driveway on
right, before the cul-de-sac From the East 1-90 to the end - follow
signs to I-87 North Take Exit 6 Turn left onto Rt. 7 (Troy-Schenectady
Road) Follow approximately 2-3 miles, until you see Wendy's on your left
Turn left at Wendy's British-American Blvd. Follow for ¼ mile to
Cornell Road Make a Right onto Cornell NYS Nurses Association is 3rd
driveway on right, before the cul-de-sac PARKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON
CORNELL ROAD, GRASSY AREAS OR IN EMERGENCY ZONES IN FRONT OF THE
BUILDING.
The last day to pre-register online was November 18, 2009.
Members, please login to get member discounts.
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