Expert witnesses who participate in mediation typically do so in order to explain or clarify complex technical or scientific issues. Even though expert witnesses are permitted to opine in mediations, in practice, they are rarely called to participate. Bringing an…

Selecting an expert witness is no easy task for an attorney. An expert’s expertise, education, experience, and fees are all important factors to consider in preparing a case. However, there are also more niche factors of expert selection that require…

Expert witness directories were once considered state of the art sources for expert witness information. Today, however, the influx of data-driven resources and advances in litigation technology have directly diminished the once-held value of expert witness directories. In particular, specialized…

A first-time expert witness can still prove invaluable to your case, providing the expert is properly prepared for their role. To work effectively with an expert who is new to litigation, it’s beneficial to prepare and educate the witness throughout…

Personal injury lawsuits are notoriously tricky. What may seem like a strong or easy case to defend often changes with time. Before taking on a new matter, it’s critical to fully investigate all potential defenses for the injuries sustained. Medical…

Business in the COVID-19 age is rapidly becoming reliant on remote work and telecommunications. But a silver lining in these isolating times is the abundance of video conferencing tools available to keep us all in touch. Video conferencing is an…

The purpose of expert testimony is to help fact finders understand scientific or complex facts at issue during trial. In certain cases, an expert’s verbal testimony may be sufficient to convey complex ideas. However, more often than not, other evidence…

Although direct examination and cross examination are closely related, successfully conducting each one effectively requires a distinct skill set. Direct Examination: Questioning Your Own Expert Witness Direct examination involves an attorney questioning their own expert witness. The advantage of direct…

While there are several ways to resolve disputes outside of court, arbitration is the most commonly used alternative, with a significant number of cases (somewhere between 60–90% depending on the type of case) being settled through an arbitrator instead of…

Radiology expert witnesses are trained to use medical imaging to diagnose pathology that cannot be confirmed with physical exam alone. Selective subspecialties of radiologists, such as Interventional Radiologists, treat diseases as well. Radiology experts perform and evaluate x-rays, computed tomography…