Medical expert testimony is often central to a trial, and the best experts often “teach” jurors the complex concepts underlying a case as much as they testify as to their ultimate conclusions. In the latest episode of Medical Testimony Master Class, Burton Bentley II, M.D. explains the value of a key expert’s background during testimony that cleared a defendant physician in a 9-figure med mal trial.

In a trial's battle of the experts, how a medical expert presents testimony can be crucial in building credibility and connecting with a jury. And in the latest episode of Medical Testimony Master Class, Burton Bentley, II, M.D.  highlights how a prominent medical expert’s explanation of his approach with patients was a powerful presentation technique in testimony that helped clear a California doctor in a $120 million medical negligence and battery trial. 

Dr. Burton Bentley discusses how a medical expert effectively simplified complex concepts in his testimony in a $68.6 million medical malpractice trial. You can watch the full episode here. 

Effectively simplifying complex concepts underlying your case is critical to persuading your jury. If jurors don’t understand the basic concepts at the heart of your case, they’re far more likely to become confused about your broader argument. As part of the latest Medical Testimony Master Class, Burton Bentley, II, M.D., details how attorney Michael Trentalange and an expert witness memorably broke down complex terminology to help lay the groundwork for a $68.6 million medical malpractice verdict.