Dr. Skiver began a very active trial practice as lead counsel in medical malpractice cases in multiple states in 1989. Overall he has handled nearly a thousand major legal matters involving issues of medical malpractice, as well as trucking and other personal injury litigation in Ohio, Arizona, Michigan, West Virginia, Texas and New Mexico. AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, he has taken part in arbitrations and mediations, and over his career has tried major medical malpractice cases to verdict in more than 80 jury trials throughout the United States at State or Federal levels.
Medical malpractice cases are unique in the need for extensive medical background knowledge far in excess of the average legal claim. As the cost of medical malpractice litigation increases both in time and expense, mediation has become the wave of the future. It can significantly lower the expense of preparing for a trial and shorten the time to an outcome by months to years. In addition to this, the emotional impact of avoiding a trial cannot be overstated. A mediation can be completed in most cases within a single day.
As a highly experienced medical malpractice trial lawyer with an extensive medical practice background, Dr. Skiver is acutely aware of the issues that prevail in the courtroom that can affect the outcome of litigation. This background medical and courtroom experience is very helpful for both Plaintiff and Defense in bringing the matter to an agreed upon close.
