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A 'Negative' DME Isn’t Always Negative

Deposition strategies that can turn an adverse defense medical exam into favorable testimony

Published by Michigan Association for Justice
and Canadian Caucus of AAJ
Learning Objectives
  • Evidence of examiner bias that goes beyond simple financial compensation arguments
  • Discovery deposition strategies that convert an adverse DME into favorable testimony
  • Effectively “own” unfavorable facts and reposition them as strengths in your case
  • Techniques for reframing a negative DME into positive, trial-usable evidence
  • Create opportunities for the examiner to modify or soften their opinions while preserving professional credibility



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Summary

A well-executed deposition of a defense medical examiner is about far more than exposing financial bias. When done correctly, it can neutralize the examiner—or even transform the examiner into an effective witness for your case. Josh Terebelo will focus on the strategic value of discovery depositions, how to use them to convert an adverse DME into favorable testimony, effectively “owning” unfavorable facts and repositioning them as strengths in your case. He will provide practical skills to help you confidently examine defense experts while extracting testimony that strengthens your case and undermines opposing opinions.

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Presenters
Josh Terebelo

As a trial attorney at Michigan Auto Law, Joshua Terebelo solely works with motor vehicle collision victims every day to help... Read More


Originally Published
February 26, 2026

Program Titles and Supporting Materials
This program contains the following components:

  • Media Files
  • A 'Negative' DME Isn’t Always Negative - Video

  • Downloadable Files
  • A 'Negative' DME Isn’t Always Negative - Handout

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