Name: Greg Vigna, M.D., JD Education Undergraduate: University of the Pacific, Stockton, California Med school: Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Physician life care planners can assist plaintiffs or defense lawyers by evaluating the needs of the ill or injured and what their needs will be in the [...]
Academic Physician Life Care Planning, LLC provides Sanchez proof evidence for Plaintiff and Defense firms provided by Dr. Greg Vigna. “Plaintiff and defense firms owe a duty to their clients to control the cost of litigation, but also to provide the best evidence that relates to the future cost of medically necessary care and [...]
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