Virtually every type of medical malpractice case in Virginia and the District
of Columbia requires testimony from expert witnesses. The law in both
jurisdictions, with only a few minor exceptions, is that a medical malpractice
case requires expert witness testimony in order to establish the appropriate
standard of care, the violation of that standard of care, and the cause
of a victim’s injury. Moreover, Virignia recently passed a law that
requires that a medical expert sign a certificate of merit before a lawsuit
is served, indicating that there is a reasonable basis for the claim of
medical malpractice.
The attorneys at Shevlin Smith focus on locating the very best experts
in support of their clients’ cases. This focus centers on finding
experts who teach the standard of care to fellow doctors or medical students,
and who publish medical literature on issues related to your case.