4 Ways to Answer Questions During Cross Examination in a Medical Malpractice Trial in New York
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In a medical malpractice trial, cross examination is the highlight of the case. I might be questioning a medical expert. I might be questioning the doctor you sued.

Lawyers use different cross-examination strategies to show inconsistencies between what the witness is saying now and what they have said in the past.

It is critically important that for cross-examination to go well that I control the witness during cross examination.

That does not mean putting words into the witness’ mouth. Instead, it means controlling how the witness responds to my questions.

Typically, I only want the witness to answer with four options.

I only want to witness to answer yes, no, I don’t know or I can’t answer the question the way you phrased it. That’s it.

There should be no other option. The witness should never be allowed to explain anything on cross-examination. He will already have had an opportunity to explain away all of his answers when his own attorney asks him questions. We call that direct examination.

Cross-examination is an opportunity for me to tell a story. I either want the witness to agree with me, disagree with me or tell me he cannot answer my question, in which case I will gladly ask a different question.

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As always, if you have questions about your matter that happened here in New York and you have not yet started a lawsuit and have questions that need to be answered, then I invite you to reach out to me at 516-487-8207 or by email Gerry@oginski-law.com

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