In Pre-Suit Investigation in 18-Wheeler Trucking Cases InjuryBoard.com suggests that in the event of a trucking accident: Retain a Trucking Industry/Accident Reconstruction Expert: Important information can be lost forever in the investigation is not preformed accurately and immediately. This is the best step to lay the groundwork for a great…
Anesthesiology expert witness Dr. Mark Dershwitz’s testified that Ohio’s execution procedure is humane and includes enough anesthetic to knock out an average inmate for two hours. wcpo.com writes: The doctors testified in a legal challenge brought by two men who could receive death sentences if convicted of separate murders in…
Anthony Pellicano, former Hollywood private eye, called his one and only witness, an FBI computer expert witness in his defense against wiretapping and racketeering charges. HollywoodReporter.com also reports: On the witness stand, Donald Schmidt testified that he was told to look for evidence of audio recordings on Mac computers confiscated…
Allegations of medical malpractice are common in anesthesiology because problems are common and the resulting outcome for the patient is often poor. In surgery, the anesthetic is often more dangerous to the patient than the knife. Medical indemnity premiums for anesthesiologists are usually higher than other specialties. Death can result…
The Forensic Expert Witness Association has filed an amicus brief with the California Supreme Court supporting a petition for review of the Lambert v. Carneghi decision (Case No. S 160995), which could allow litigants to sue their expert witnesses if the testimony is not favorable to the client. LivePR.com writes:…
Mary Jo McGrath, a child sexual abuse expert witness says California legislators should have the courage to hold school districts and other public agencies accountable for the actions of their employees by passing SB 1339. The expert witness is former chair of the U.S. Department of Education’s Expert Panel on…
A legal nurse consultant expert witness can identify the relevant standards a medical expert witness’s testimony should adhere to and then prepare questions targeting those aspects in the case. A qualified LNC can also provide the coaching an expert witness needs to provide an objective testimony. The LNC acting as…
Roofing expert witnesses can testify and report on troublesome and costly roofing problems which are often the result of faulty initial design. Design deficiencies are costly to correct and may require roof replacement. Expert witnesses can help you discover and testify on: 1) Inadequate roof slope, sagging roof structure, or…
Psychiatrist Jerald Block of Portland writes in The American Journal of Psychiatry that internet addiction should be included in the next version of DSM. The condition is characterised by excessive use of the internet, anger or depression if computer access is lost, poor achievement and social isolation. Dr. Block writes:…
A neurology expert witness is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the central nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves in the body. Diseases and conditions these expert witnesses can testify on include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS),…