New York City Personal Injury Blog

New York Law Journal October 28, 2013 MondaySECTION: EXPERT ANALYSIS; p.3, col.1 Vol. 250 No. 83 LENGTH: 2142 words HEADLINE: Turning the Table: Cross-Examining IME Doctor Using Video of Exam; TRIAL ADVOCACY BYLINE: Ben Rubinowitz And Evan TorganBODY:In all personal injury actions, the plaintiff bears the burden of proof regarding the nature and extent of...

New York Law Journal August 26, 2013 MondaySECTION: EXPERT ANALYSIS; Pg. p.3, col.1 Vol. 250 No. 40 LENGTH: 1935 wordsHEADLINE: Summation: More Than a Final Argument; TRIAL ADVOCACY BYLINE: Ben Rubinowitz And Evan TorganBODY:Summation should be a carefully planned, well organized argument that, if delivered properly, leaves the jury no alternative but to vote in...

New York Law Journal July 15, 2013 MondaySECTION: EXPERT ANALYSIS; Pg. p.3, col.1 Vol. 250 No. 10LENGTH: 2143 wordsHEADLINE: The Use of Video Depositions at Trial; TRIAL ADVOCACYBYLINE: Ben Rubinowitz And Evan TorganBODY:The astute trial lawyer must always be aware of the jurors' ability to process information and effectively learn from that information. Perhaps this...

New York Law Journal April 29, 2013 MondaySECTION: EXPERT ANALYSIS; Pg. p.3, col.1 Vol. 249 No. 81LENGTH: 2388 wordsHEADLINE: The Collateral Attack: Challenging Qualifications of an Expert Witness; TRIAL ADVOCACYBYLINE: Ben Rubinowitz And Evan TorganBODY:When selecting an expert to testify at trial, consideration should be given to his or her stature not just from the...

New York Law Journal February 22, 2013 FridaySECTION: EXPERT ANALYSIS; Pg. p.3, col.1 Vol. 249 No. 35 LENGTH: 1576 words HEADLINE: Focusing on the Witness' Answers And Asking Follow-Up Questions; TRIAL ADVOCACY BYLINE: Ben Rubinowitz And Evan TorganBODY:While many lawyers expect to have their own witnesses provide testimony on direct examination consistent with the preparation...