In any case where the subject matter at issue is considered particularly complex or scientific in nature, an expert witness will be needed to effectively explain the information to the fact finder. In some instances, the services of a non-testifying…

When an attorney retains the services of an expert, both parties should confirm the terms of their engagement in writing to avoid any misunderstandings or unforeseen circumstances down the road of litigation. Like any contract, an expert witness retainer agreement…

Whether you are dealing with personal injury or workers’ compensation, knowing the process of working with an expert witness for independent medical examinations can make or break your entire case. This article intends to explain some key points for how…

  Any attorney who has worked with an expert witness in litigation knows that a Daubert challenge presents the frightening possibility that an expert witness’ testimony may be wholly excluded from trial. This can be devastating if not fatal to…

As the physicians say it happens in hectic fever, that in the beginning of the malady it is easy to cure but difficult to detect, but in the course of time, not having been either detected or treated in the…

In our increasingly technology-driven world, it is no surprise that people process information differently in comparison to prior generations. With the advent of smartphones, tablets, and more readily available Internet connections, we have the ability to obtain a nearly limitless…

Both scientists and attorneys participate in the protection of public health.  Toxicologists and epidemiologists study the effects of human exposure to chemicals, and analyze health risk by various methods.  Lawyers rely on such information in making legal arguments for both…

For the uninitiated, tax cases are often thought of as binary in nature – either taxes were filed correctly and paid, or they were not. In actuality, they are much more complex. Serious criminal tax investigations and prosecutions cases are…

From discovery to trial, there are several occasions when objections to an expert’s opinion are proper. Here, we cover a wide range of possible objections both attorneys and experts should review before deposition or trial. Deposition Objections An expert’s deposition…

Defamation cases lie at the intersection of the right to free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment and protecting individuals and companies from being unjustly and publicly impugned.  A hallmark of defamation cases is the dispute over whether or not…