Friday, March 21, 2014

Lawyers in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit With Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez a name synonymous with great ball player and also synonymous with illegal steroid use. It is no surprise that he would sue for medical malpractice if he was not told by the Yankee doctor that a Scan revealed a problem which could make it risky for him to continue to play. If true the doctor may have put the team’s interest in having it's player ready to play, ahead of Rodriguez’ interest of taking more time off in light of the risks of playing injured.

It is no surprise that the lawyers for the doctor will want a video deposition of Rodriguez which can be leaked to the news outlets. It is just another tool in the bag of tricks lawyers who represent insurance companies use to make it hard on the injured party.

Rodriguez is accustomed to playing by his own set of rules. Normally I would side with the injured party, but it is hard to be empathetic for “poor” Alex Rodriguez. The rules, at least in Connecticut where I practice law, allow for video tape depositions. There seems to be some justice in Rodriquez having to play, at least in a lawsuit he brought, by the rules. I hope to see that video tape deposition on the news someday. How about you?

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