Expert witnesses are often influential in swaying a jury’s opinion and helping them understand the technical aspects of a case. Thanks to their years of extensive knowledge and experience, attorneys can take advantage of their expert opinion to win a…
By any measure, expert witnesses are an integral part of the judicial process. They can break down complex concepts into more palatable formats for the jury while making the facts at hand easier to understand. Although retained by a litigating…
When approaching a case wherein expert witnesses may be of use, or even required, attorneys should proceed with caution. There are many ethical considerations that must be addressed when locating, retaining, and dealing with experts. For the purposes of this…
Previously, we discussed the fact certain states require affidavit of merit in medical malpractice cases. Similarly, many states have certain requirements[1] that must be met before a physician testifies as an expert witness in a medical malpractice case. The public…
As seen in courtrooms throughout the country (and as portrayed in innumerable courtroom television and film dramas), the expert usually phrases their opinion in the form of reaching a “reasonable degree of certainty.” Sometimes the standard is stated specifically…
Emojis have been used to convey emotional context online since the early days of the Internet. Early emoji images were built from standard keyboard symbols, such as a colon followed by a closed parenthesis to suggest a smile. Today, emojis…
Cross examining expert witnesses can be daunting. After all, you are challenging someone who has made their career understanding the topic. You should spend a considerable amount of time preparing cross examination questions with your own expert’s help before attempting…
The function of an independent medical exam is to independently evaluate the nature and extent of injuries or conditions, so as to adequately assess whether the treating physician’s conclusions about ability and disability are correct. However, independent medical exams are…
When an Expert Just Isn’t Right for Your Case When hiring an expert witness for litigation, it is important to remember that although you can buy an expert’s time and expertise, you cannot buy their opinion. Any expert worth their…
Check out our 2018 Expert Witness Fee Report Here The expert witness fee data you’ve been waiting for is finally here! In early 2017, The Expert Institute launched our Expert Witness Fee Calculator which compiles data from over 35,000 expert…