Death of an Expert Witness & Other Reasons to Replace Experts

November 26, 2018

Expert witnesses play a crucial role in a case, and many times your expert’s testimony will determine whether you win or lose the case. It’s a make or break situation, and you depend on trustworthy, reliable expert witnesses.

But what happens when an expert witness backs out of your case for some unforeseen event or circumstance? Or you encounter hesitancy or difficulty in trying to schedule your expert for trial? And worst-case scenario: what happens with the death of an expert witness?

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Expert Consulting vs. Expert Witnesses

October 30, 2018

Some people use the terms “expert consultants” and “expert witnesses” interchangeably. This gives the impression the two are the same, which is far from true.

Yes, expert consulting and expert witnessing have characteristics and responsibilities in common, but it’s critical to understand the difference between the two, especially before hiring an expert. This difference can make or break your case.

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Find the Right Expert Witness for Your Injury: Slips, Trips, and Falls

July 27, 2016

The Center for Disease Control estimates that over one million Americans suffer slip, trip and/or fall injuries each year, and 20% to 30% of those people will suffer moderate to severe injuries, like fractures and head trauma. (more…)

Three Steps an Accident Reconstruction Expert Takes to Win Your Case

July 21, 2016

Auto accidents are a leading cause of serious injury and death. Accident reconstruction, liability, and severity analysis experts will strengthen your case, but many times cost is a worry. Follow our straight forward referral process that allows you to calculate your cost of hiring an Expert so you can focus on the case, not the cost.  (more…)

The Importance of a Comprehensive Case Evaluation

April 20, 2016

Sometimes, to control initial costs, an attorney will utilize a service that offers quick opinions on potential malpractice cases. Depending on the case, this may be an effective screening tool, but this scenario can also be problematic, since the experts do not always get the complete picture.   (more…)

4 Ways a Personal Injury Expert Witness Will Help Win Your Case

April 5, 2016

In the realm of Personal Injury Lawsuits, things are often not as simple as they appear, even in seemingly clear-cut cases. Having an experienced and knowledgeable expert witness on your side often means the difference between winning and losing a lawsuit. (more…)

5 Myths About Using an Expert Witness Referral Service

February 26, 2016

A reputable expert witness referral service can be a great asset to attorneys and law firms. As an expert referral service that has been helping trial attorneys since 1974, we have had to demystify common objections to the types of services we provide. Here are 5 misconceptions we have encountered throughout our years.

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Misconduct and the Use of Excessive Force in Law Enforcement

February 4, 2016

The U.S. Department of Justice just finished an investigation and report on abusive and often unconstitutional policing by Cleveland Division of Police between 2010 and 2013. This is what they found.

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Finding Fault Through Accident Reconstruction

January 28, 2016

Accidents happen, but the cause isn’t always known. Accident reconstruction helps to identify who is at fault, saving others involved in the accident time and money.

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Use Expert Analysis to Pursue Favorable Lawsuits

January 14, 2016

Pursuing favorable lawsuits is the goal of any attorney that works in the medical malpractice arena, and over the past ten years we have seen many changes in the legal industry that force an attorney to be diligent and cautious when deciding which cases they will invest the time and money needed to be successful, especially in states with caps on punitive damages.

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