Experts may testify in adoption proceedings, child custody battles, medical malpractice, personal injury claims, products liability, divorce, criminal law, and beyond. Below are just a few of the many types of experts who testify before the court. Medical Experts Medical…
Expert testimony is a major component of successful litigation. However, there are instances where the court may deem an expert’s testimony is inadmissible or may largely curtail its scope. In these cases, expert testimony may be rendered useless. For these…
We just finished refreshing our Expert Witness Fee Calculator with the latest data from thousands of expert witness engagements across all specialties gathered over the course of 2018. Now the expert witness fee data you’ve been waiting for is finally…
Traditional medical malpractice claims focus on whether a medical provider violated the applicable standard of care and, if so, what harm resulted from that violation. This model of understanding malpractice evolved from centuries of hands-on, in-person medical care. Today, however,…
Electric stun guns are sold both for self-defense and law enforcement purposes. Private citizens may carry the devices for personal protection. Meanwhile, police utilize them as a means to incapacitate violent individuals without using lethal force. The device is commonly…
Rule 26 (a) (2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure calls for the mandatory disclosure of any expert witness either side “may use at trial to present evidence under Federal Rule of Evidence 702, 703, or 705.” FRE 702…
An expert engagement letter lays out the scope of the relationship between the attorney and an engaged expert witness. As with other types of agreements, an expert engagement letter places both parties’ responsibilities and expectations in writing, helping to reduce…
In many legal malpractice cases, experts are used to explain to the jury what the applicable standard of care is so jurors can adequately assess whether there was a breach in the attorney’s duty to the client/plaintiff. Elements of Legal…
Every lawyer who has hired an expert understands the importance of expert witness testimony at trial. Attorneys also know that in many cases, their selection of experts may win or lose the case. As such, lawyers look for experts who…
There are few personal injury claims more complex than those dealing with damages to the neurological system. Neurological damages can result from accidents or acts of medical negligence, forming the basis of potential legal claims. Likewise, with over 100 million…