Since 1991 ForensisGroup, Inc., has referred consultants, expert witnesses, forensic experts, and investigators in most technical, construction, medical, scientific, and engineering disciplines. Director Mercy Steenwyk advises legal professionals to keep these things in mind when looking at expert resumes, curriculum vitae (CV’s), and profiles: 1) Many areas of expertise might…
Antiques, art, and collectibles appraisal expert witness Lisa M. Barnes is co-owner of Thomas Charles Editions, LLC. She describes the professional appraisal process: An appraiser uses a variety of tools: reference works, online electronic databases, and historical documents; and may consult with additional specialists in the field. Based on the…
When researching a machinery expert witness, look for the expert who can provide analysis, reports, exhibits, and testing facilities. Eckstine & Associates, Inc., advises that the testing facility should be capable of conducting detailed experiments, performing accident reconstruction, conducting complete testing, and verifying failure analysis. Since trial exhibits and visual…
Antiques, art, and collectibles appraisal expert witness Lisa M. Barnes is co-owner of Thomas Charles Editions, LLC. She describes the professional appraisal process: An appraiser uses a variety of tools: reference works, online electronic databases, and historical documents; and may consult with additional specialists in the field. Based on the…
There are several advantages to having your expert witness talk to the client directly. If your expert’s opinions will be based on the client’s observations and thoughts, the expert should meet and talk with that individual. For example, when the recollection of the plaintiff is crucial to the accident reconstruction…
After having researched and hired your expert witness, expect to give them the original or copy of every significant writing on which their opinion will be based. For example, in a neurology medical malpractice case, the neurology expert witness should be provided with complete copies of all the plaintiff’s medical…
Hiring a construction expert witness early on in your case is advantageous for several reasons. These expert witnesses may opine and write reports on construction investigations, construction standards of care, construction cost estimates, general contractors, licensed contractors, and construction disputes. They can also help: Prepare discovery requests; Prepare other witnesses…
If your case warrants it, it may be advantageous to hire more than one expert witness. For example, in an airplane case, you may need to select from the following types of aviation expert witnesses: aircraft accident reconstruction expert witnesses aviation training expert witnesses aviation accident analysis expert witnesses aviation…
Be sure to research and give serious consideration to the area of expertise you will need in an expert witness for your case. A few hours on cases analysis and background reading can save wasted time and money later down the road. If the case warrants it, it may be…
An aviation expert witness may have experience as an aviation engineer. Aeronautical engineers are responsible for the design and testing of commercial aircraft, special purpose aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, and satellites and may opine on aircraft loss of control and airworthiness. Aerodynamic or thermodynamic engineers work on the development of…