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What Is the Purpose of an Expert Witness
Expert witnesses are a vital component of many legal claims and defenses. Whether you’re pursuing a personal injury claim, a civil rights case, a medical malpractice suit, or even commercial litigation, scientific or technical expertise can become invaluable in proving your claims and/or defending your client. Below we discuss the primary functions of the… Read More »
Mistakes in Conducting an Expert Witness Search
The right expert witness can be an invaluable asset to your case. Many claims, such as medical malpractice, require certification from a qualified expert just to survive a motion to dismiss. In other cases, having the right expert on your side can mean the difference between persuading the jury or losing the case entirely…. Read More »
Tips for Lawyers to Work With Expert Witnesses
Working with expert witnesses is an integral part of litigation. It can be a challenge, however, especially for attorneys new to litigation. It’s important to know how to communicate with experts to ensure that they give you the analysis and testimony you need for your matter. Below, we offer a few tips for attorneys… Read More »
Medical Expert Witness Testimony and Reasonable Degree of Certainty
The phrase “reasonable degree of scientific certainty” or “reasonable degree of scientific probability” has been cropping up in courtrooms for decades. It is used as a metric for admissibility, as well as evidence of confidence and reliability in an expert’s stated findings. But what does the phrase actually mean? Must the opinion be accepted… Read More »
What an Expert Witness Can Do in Your Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Case
There are many types of witnesses who can testify in a civil case. There are eyewitnesses, also called lay witnesses or fact witnesses, who testify about events they saw or otherwise have personal knowledge of, such as records in their possession (custodian of records). There are also character witnesses who know one of the… Read More »
What to Expect During an Independent Medical Exam (IME)
The independent medical examination (IME) is a necessary, if nerve-wracking, part of many insurance claims. Insurance providers require policyholders to undergo an IME to ensure that they have a qualifying illness or injury appropriate for coverage, and to evaluate the appropriate level of coverage. If you’ve been hurt and are seeking coverage from your… Read More »
How to Compensate an Expert Witness for Travel
When you hire an expert witness for your case, you want a professional in the industry with proper education, training, and experience. The best experts have stellar resumes, which serves to boost their credibility. Finding the right expert may require searching out of county or out of state. Your chosen witness may have a… Read More »
When to Use a Neurosurgeon Expert
Expert witnesses are a necessary part of many lawsuits. Whether your claims involve medical malpractice, personal injury, workplace disability, or other medical issues, it’s vital to have an experienced medical expert on your side–for the plaintiff or defense. When the case turns on neurological damage, you need assistance from a certified neurosurgeon. Continue reading… Read More »
Establishing the Standard of Care With a Medical Expert Witness
Expert witnesses are an important element of many legal proceedings. In some cases, such as medical malpractice matters, expert witnesses are all but necessary (and in many states, legally required). Winning a medical malpractice case requires establishing the medical standard of care and explaining how the defendant healthcare professional’s conduct failed to meet that… Read More »
Questions Expert Witnesses Need to Be Able to Answer at Deposition/Trial
Providing an expert opinion in a legal matter is about more than applying scientific principles to facts. The expert witness must be willing and able to withstand heavy questioning and extreme scrutiny from opposing counsel during a deposition and while testifying at trial. Below, we cover several of the most important areas of questioning… Read More »