Dr. Nicholas King reviews the importance of Electronic Medical Records in a Medical Malpractice case and answers common questions in an INsight interview with ABC21. 

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The focus groups will act as jurors and hear all the facts and evidence in case.   Then the focus group are videotaped during its deliberations and very valuable information can be gained from watching the focus group. This is one of the many tools that the firm uses to help its clients get the best possible outcome. 

The firm usually has two groups of eight to 10 people that they find to serve as focus group jurors and they present cases to them, usually through a moderator,  that presents both sides in an even-handed way and then they videotape these focus group jurors deliberating about the case and can gain very valuable information.  Lawyers don’t always know what trips the trigger of people that are sitting on a jury. 

With the focus groups, they have one focus group that they call a concept focus group. Here they get the focus group jurors talking about the subject matter case and what they think is important  and their values as it pertains to the subject matter of the case. 

Then with the second focus group, they are asked to actually deliberate to a verdict. Where they come back with percentages of comparative fault or they come back with the damage award and say here’s what we would award or here’s what we think the damages are worth. That gives the firm some feedback on what to ask a real jury to award. These are valuable tools that the Sweeney firm uses to help get the best possible result for any of its personal injury clients.

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If you have a personal injury case, contact the lawyers at the Sweeney Law Firm today for a free consultation. Fill out the Case Review Form.

Remember there is never a fee, unless we make a recovery for you.

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David Farnbauch of The Sweeney Law Firm has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation.

David has been recognized by his peers as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since 2009.

Inclusion into Best Lawyers is considered an honor, as it is based on a rigorous peer-reviewed survey comprising more than 7.8 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. This publication is also regarded – by the profession and the public – as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States.

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On August 16, 2018, David Farnbauch will serve on a panel with Will Ramsey and Mike Michmerhuizen (with the Barrett & McNagny Firm) for a panel discussion regarding the issue of when expert testimony is needed to preclude summary judgment based on a unanimous medical review panel decision. 

The August 16th continuing legal education program is sponsored by the Allen County Bar Association and will follow an oral argument before the Indiana Court of Appeals in Courtroom #1 the Allen County Courthouse.

Event Details

Court of Appeals of Indiana Oral Argument & Discussion

Glon v. Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Inc, 18A-CT-00049Glon heard three pops in her leg after hospital staff moved her post-surgery.

When the epidural wore off, x-rays revealed three fractures in her leg. Glon alleged she was injured as a result of negligent hospital care. The hospital filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing that Glon failed to offer expert testimony to contradict the medical review panel’s conclusion that there was no negligence. The trial court granted this motion, and Glon now appeals – arguing that a jury should have determined when the three fractures occurred because it is a genuine issue of material fact.

Judges of the Court of Appeals

Honorable Terry A. Crone

Honorable Paul D. Mathias

Honorable Edward W. Najam. Jr.

Date/Time:

Thursday, August 16, 2018

10:00 – 11:00 am     Oral Argument @ Allen Superior Court #1

11:30 – 1:00 pm        ACBA Member: $100 (2 Hours CLE)

Register @ www.allencountybar.org

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David Farnbauch will chair the Trojan Horse Method Seminar put on by the Indiana Trial Lawyer’s Association in Indianapolis, IN on June 20th.

What’s this seminar about?

Trojan Horse is a revolutionary trial skills program that trains you to win in the courtroom. You will learn how to develop the emotional core of your case, so the jury can experience your clients’ stories. We don’t just talk about how to present your case, we show you. The exceptional trial lawyer will have three things: presentation skills, emotional congruence and a trial structure. Trojan Horse teaches trial presentation skills combined with theory that works. Presentation skills cannot be learned in a book. Only skills that can be used in the courtroom are taught. It all begins with the Method.

The Method is the only program that requires participants to stand up and present 3-4 times every session, that means 6-8 times a day, with immediate feedback. The Method pushes you hard, but you will develop the highest order of skills.

We give examples of voir dire, opening, direct examination, cross examination and closing argument. Trojan Horse has systematized the learning process. It works for new lawyers and seasoned lawyers alike.
We only accept plaintiff’s and criminal defense lawyers. Prior trial experience is helpful, but not required.

Agenda 

8:00 am-8:30 am        Registration/Coffee

8:30 am-9:30 am        Introduction to The Structure of Voir Dire – Dan Ambrose

9:30 am- 10:45 am     Introduction to Persuasion Theory/Opening Structure – Dan Schaar and Brett Turnbull

10:45 am- 11:00 am   Break

11:00 am- 12:30 pm   Continuation of Persuasion Theory/Opening Structure – Dan Schaar and Brett Turnbull

12:30 pm-1:30 pm      Lunch

1:30 pm-2:30 pm        Rapport Voir Dire – Dan Ambrose

2:30 pm- 3:30 pm       Opening/Closing Truck Cases – Brett Turnbull

3:30 pm- 3:45 pm       Break

3:45 pm- 4:30 pm       Witness Prep/Direct Examination – Dan Ambrose

4:30 pm- 5:30 pm       Opening/ Closing Auto v.s. Bicycle, Road Defect – Dan Schaar

Visit our Presenters’ Bios Online At 

www.indianatriallawyers.org

Event Location

ISTA Conference Center
150 W. Market St., 2nd Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204

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David L. Farnbauch will be speaking on June 6, 2018 at an Allen County Bar Association seminar entitled: 

“Train your Staff to Obtain Low-Cost Medical Records – Harness the Power to Hi-Tech.”

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David L. Farnbauch has been selected as an Indiana “Super Lawyer” for ten (10) consecutive years. Lawyers that are selected as Super Lawyers are selected by their peers and only the top 5% of attorneys in the State of Indiana are selected to be Super Lawyers.

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David L. Farnbauch was selected to be a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association College of Fellows. He was inducted to the College of Fellows on November 6, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Connie’s husband died from nursing home neglect and hired Sweeney Law Firm to help handle her case against the nursing home. Listen to Connie describe her experience with Sweeney Law Firm. 

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Dolly’s husband died from medical malpractice and hired Sweeney Law Firm to help handle her case against the hospital.Listen to Dolly describe her experience with Sweeney Law Firm.

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