From: Gaknutson@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 15:26:55 EST Subject: [C] Deposition Fee Cyberdocs - I have been requested to do a video deposition. It has been some time since I last had to give a deposition, and am curious as to how to calculate the rate for reimbursement. Is there any formula or is the rate a local/regional average? Thanks - Gary A. Knutson, DC Bloomington, IN --------------- From: DRPEDICLE2@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 15:41:01 EST Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee 500 BUX 125 AFTR THAT FOR EACH HR ----------------- From: DCDOC@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:26:18 EST Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee We do $350 which includes preparation fee then $150 after that Richard E.Rogovin, DC ----------------- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 19:05:08 -0500 From: "Dr. Mark WB2EQE" Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee I get 300/hr portal to portal (minimum 3 hours IN ADVANCE) No checky - no deppy Forgot it? We all can wait, it's your dime... -------------- From: Backman95@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 19:50:59 EST Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee I once showed up for a deposition, in anticipation of there being a check ready when I arrived. The defense attorney told me he had no check when I asked him for it, and he said that he would send it to me. I had already sent his firm my policy concerning fees and payment and his firm had advised me that the check would be given to me at the begining of the depo. To make a long story short, in the absence of any other means of payment, and the only other alternative being rescheduling the depo, I took his personal American Express card, called my office, and had the fee charged to his AmEx account over our electronic charge card system! During another depo which went over the pre paid time allotment, I stopped the depo and let the attorney know that I would need payment for another hour to continue. He argued that he had no way of paying on behalf of the firm, no firm check book etc. Having the charge card episode under my belt I told him that he could either charge it or reschedule, in which case the minumum time of 3 hours would apply regardless of how much time he needed. He gave me his charge card! Ain' t life fun! Backman95 ------------------- From: DCDOC@aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 20:17:42 EST Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee In a message dated 2/15/00 7:52:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, Backman95@aol.com writes: <> Well if that attorney referred a lot of patients to me I could count on an end to that. Richard Rogovin, DC ---------------- From: Backman95@aol.com Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 00:12:44 EST Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee In a message dated 2/15/2000 5:17:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, DC DOC writes: << Well if that attorney referred a lot of patients to me I could count on an end to that. Richard Rogovin, DC >> In 25 years of practice I NEVER found attorneys to be source of referrals for PI cases. This may not be the case in small towns with a limited number of attorneys playing the PI game, but in this major metropolitan area, (Northern California Bay Area) the last thing attorneys do is send lots of patients to any one doctor. As a practice consultant I actually advise clients to avoid relying on attorneys for referrals for the simple reason that the more referrals you except from attorneys, the more the attorneys and not you control your practice. California auto accident statistics indicate that fewer than 15% of all injured parties actually seek out an attorney anyway. That leaves 85% of the market up for grabs for anyone who can effectively market to it. Backman95 -------------- From: DCDOC@aol.com Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 09:00:18 EST Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee In a message dated 2/16/00 12:12:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, Backman95 writes: << California auto accident statistics indicate that fewer than 15% of all injured parties actually seek out an attorney anyway. That leaves 85% of the market up for grabs for anyone who can effectively market to it. Backman95 >> When I started my practice it was one attorney group that fed me all the PI cases in my area. I was able to get going a whole lot faster than if that hadn't happened. And now 3 of them are no longer with the firm but continue to refer to me Richard E. Rogovin, DC -------------------- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 19:05:27 -0800 From: Moses Jacob Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee It is market rate item. Here in Calif. Work Comp pays you $200/hr. For PI the rate varies anywhere from $250 and up. You can charge for the time or preparation too. If it's PI lawyer get it up front. Some have been known to try and stiff the DOc. Caveat emptor unless you have a good working relationship. Moses --------------- From: "Christophe Dean, DC" Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 11:21:29 -0500 Gary, I get $300/hr in Detroit. With your level of expertise, I would think you could ask for more. Medical experts (not treating Dr.) in large cases can command up to $1,500/hr. I'm not suggesting a treating DC could charge that much but it does put the thing in another perspective. Christophe ---------------- Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:51:10 -0800 Subject: Re: [C] Deposition Fee From: kendc@juno.com The fee I use is based upon the normal amount of business I do in my office/hour, portal to portal. (usually $250-300/hr).They will usually then come to my office to save the transit time. ------------------- From: "William and Marge Risley" Subject: Re: [C] Florida and supoenas Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:22:22 -0700 Richard: This subpoena business reminds me of some experiences in the past. My info suggests that if you are subpoenaed, you MUST testify, with or without compensation. If the court compensates you, it will be minimal-mileage only. If you do not testify or show up, you can be held in contempt and jailed or fined or both. If you are asked for an expert opinion, then you are entitled to demand a fee for testimony. I had an attorney that refused to pay a fee with a request for expert testimony, and the opposing attorney advised me to stay home, and said that he would inform the judge who would sanction that attorney. You must appear and testify as to the facts and findings. You cannot be made to offer opinions on the case, but if you do, you may insist on a fee for your expert opinion. You may so state on the stand, and the judge will instruct the attornies to pay you a reasonable expert witness fee. Bill Risley ----------------