Bankruptcy expert witnesses may provide expert witness testimony concerning liquidation of assets, bankruptcy trustees, and corporate bankruptcies, as well as related issues. This week Jefferson County, AL, filed a plan to end the biggest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, $4.2 billion. Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy in 2011 with debts…
In Watermarking an Expert Witness CV, construction site expert witness William Gulya, Jr., President & CEO, Middlesex Trenching Company, writes: At first glance it seems like a good idea, and having your CV on your website or on directory websites is a good way to promote your services and qualifications.…
In Seven Costly Mistakes Attorneys Make With Medical Negligence Cases, Dr. Burton Bentley of Elite Medical Experts LLC writes: Although the rate of negligence claims against medical providers has begun to level off, the cost of litigating these actions has risen dramatically. Vast amounts of time and money are lost…
Post-traumatic stress syndrome expert witnesses may consult and testify on PTSD, post-traumatic stress reaction, and symptoms of PTSD including nightmares, flashbacks, and emotional detachment. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Hall, testified this week for the defense in the alleged rape of a cadet at Camden Military Academy. SC. Dr. Hall said…
Suicide expert witnesses may testify regarding suicide attempts, suicide rates, and suicidal ideation. This week, Dr. Allan Berman testified in the murder trial against ex-Albuquerque police officer Levi Chavez. Chavez is accused of shooting and killing his wife in 2007, and then attempting to make her death look like a…
Audio expert witnesses may consult on audio forensics, voice recognition, audio tape verification, recorded evidence, and acoustic engineering. Last week Judge Debra Nelson ruled on voice recognition evidence in the George Zimmermantrial. Judge Nelson found that the expert testimony regarding a 911 call did not meet scientific evidence standards. Testimony…
Fuels expert witnesses may testify on petroleum hydrocarbon analysis, propane gas, solid fuels, automotive fuel, automotive fuel economy technology, and more. This week, the republic.com reports on the controversy over the high-ethanol blend of gasoline known as E15 which contains 15% ethanol. 10% is the norm sold at most U.S.…
Explosions expert witnesses may consult on chemical explosives, magnetic explosions, steam boiler explosions, and dust explosions. In the news, an explosion at an Indiana grain bin southeast of Chicago left one worker dead. LaPorte County police say James Swank may have been the victim of a grain dust explosion at…
Products liability expert witness Susan Maccoy may consult on product development, product liability, professional liability, and employee and consumer injuries related to the cosmetology, beauty salon, and spa industry. Her expertise and professional experience encompasses the full range of cosmetology products, services, techniques, procedures, policies, and salon management. Ms. Maccoy’s…
Environmental health expert witnesses may consult on environmental exposure, leaking underground storage tanks, and occupational safety. Hanford Nuclear Reservation is in the news at after the U.S. Energy Department reported that workers may have found leaking radioactive waste (chron.com). Hanford, in south-central Washington, was home to the first full scale…