When Doctors Had “No Plan” to Save a Patient, with Sam Martin and Nathan Werksman
“Have you seen this record?” Sam Martin asked trial partner Nathan Werksman. “This is unbelievable.” That record? “So far, there is no plan.” It became the theory of liability that the team leveraged against a surgeon whose 23-year-old patient died from abdominal compartment syndrome. Host Brendan Lupetin explores how the former Stanford Law School classmates navigated their case in a state where wrongful death damages are severely limited. Sam, an associate at Patrick Malone & Associates, and Nathan, a partner at Merson Law, combined their complementary skills—Sam’s meticulous case analysis and Nathan’s commanding trial presence—to secure a $2.3 million verdict.
Nathan Werksman & Sam Martin | Weil v. Alhindawi, M.D. | $2.3 Million
In this episode of the Great Trials Podcast, host Steve Lowry interviews Nathan Werksman of Merson Law and Sam Martin of Patrick Malone & Associates to dissect their recent $2.3 million medical malpractice verdict in the case Weil v. Dr. Alhindawi.
Fighting for Justice, One Client at a Time
Sam Martin, a top 40 under 40 trial lawyer at Merson Law, shares his journey from professional basketball to the courtroom. Sam discusses representing clients through life-altering injuries and abuse, navigating emotionally charged cases, and finding purpose in law. Hear how his approach to client care, mindfulness, and competitive drive shapes meaningful outcomes for those who need it most.