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Defense direct of orthopedic expert in damages trial over car crash

Posted by Courtroom View Network on Feb 22, 2022 4:57:17 PM

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The trial: Thompson v. State Farm

 

The attorney: Nicholas Maniotis

 

Case summary: Michael Thompson claims he suffered knee injuries after a rollover crash.  The defense argues the knee injury stemmed from a pre-existing condition. 

 

The witness: Dr. Michael Zeide, an orthopedic specialist based in Florida. 

 

Synopsis: Maniotis questions Dr. Michael Zaiti, who walks through Thompson's treatment records and concludes that much of the treatment Thompson received following the collision was overpriced or unrelated to the collision itself. 

 

The verdict: For the defense. 

 

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Topics: Florida, Transportation, Experts, Defense, Direct exam, Damages-only trial, Medical Expert