In CHIROPRACTIC / MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CAUSATION AND THE DEGENERATIVE SPINE, medical malpractice expert witness Richard K. Skala, DC, writes: Proving or disproving Legal Medical Causation is based on testimony by expert witnesses regarding the “proximate” cause of negligence to a standard of reasonable medical probability. The plaintiff bears the burden…
In Personal Injury Litigation – the Difference Between Future Earnings and Future Earning Capacity, economic damages expert witness Ronald T. Luke, JD, PhD and Mary L. Hoane, CPA/CFF, MBA write: This paper discusses one of many issues that can arise in calculating economic damages in personal injury litigation. The issue…
In The Four Main Advantages of Trial Lawyer against Expert Witness, attorney Dean Brett writes: Throughout my years as a trial attorney, I have found that one of the most challenging aspects of trial is cross-examining an expert witness. I’ve written an article series describing my experience and the methods…
The Forensic Expert Witness Association’s Annual Conference will be held in San Diego on April 23-25, 2015. The Forensic Expert Witness Association’s Annual Conference is a national event that brings together a large and diverse group of professionals from across the country who share common goals related to forensic consulting…
In Do I need a forensic accountant or valuations expert in my case? business & accounting expert witness Richard Teichner, CPA, CVA, CDFAJ answers frequently asked questions attorneys have regarding forensic accountants and about business valuations. Certified public accountants who provide litigation support services are often referred to as “forensic…
Neurosurgery expert witnesses may consult on trauma neurosurgery, neurosurgeons, spinal surgery, and related matters. In Rules for Neurosurgical Medical/Legal Expert Opinion Services The American Association of Neurological Surgeons writes that “the American legal system often calls for expert medical testimony.” Proper functioning of this system requires that when such testimony…
Automotive expert witnesses may consult on auto defects, auto engines, automotive components, and automotive recalls. In the news, General Motors Co. is recalling some 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas vehicles. About 3,200 vans may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator and catch fire. SUMMARY: General Motors…
In Coming to Grips with Risk, business expert witness Shelley Lee Boyce writes that “Your tolerance for risk is an important factor in how you allocate your investment portfolio among different investments.” While investments are subject to many different types of risk, risk tolerance typically refers to your ability to…
In How to prepare to cross-examine an expert witness, attorney Dean Brett writes on what he describes as “one of the trial attorney’s most difficult tasks.” Throughout my years as a trial attorney, I have found that one of the most challenging aspects of trial is cross-examining an expert witness.…
In Expert Mistakes, pathology expert witness Dr. Judy Melinek discusses learning from other experts: “An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.” Niels Bohr When I review others’ reports and find mistakes I always try to learn from…