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Toxic tort cases are a unique type of litigation that require the expertise of specialized scientists and experts who can interpret complex data and provide testimony in a courtroom setting.   An expert witness is an individual who has knowledge or expertise beyond that of the average person in a particular field, and is therefore qualified to offer opinions on matters related to their area of expertise.   When...

Medical malpractice cases can be complex and often require the testimony of expert witnesses to help explain the medical concepts involved to the jury. These experts can come from a variety of backgrounds and specialties, and choosing the right expert witness can be critical to the success of a case.   Here are the top 10 types of medical malpractice expert witnesses:   Medical Doctors: Medical doctors, also known...

  When it comes to expert witnesses, there are a lot of grey areas that are typically left up to the judge to determine whether or not they’ll be allowed in court. This has traditionally worked both for and against legal teams depending on the judge’s personal opinions on various things and other factors.   However, there has recently been a major change proposed to the Federal Rule...

The scope of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) litigation is expanding as regulatory developments pose new potential risks for a wider range of organizations. Climate lawsuits, most notably filed against global energy companies like Shell Plc and Exxon Mobil Corp. The current legislation in the area and the demand for mandatory reporting requirements are largely to blame for these expanding risks.   Due to ESG statements in...

Witnesses are key parts of any trial. Whether they are helping determine the guilt of someone accused of heinous crimes, or they’re simply helping someone get compensation after a slip and fall accident, they often end up being one of the biggest determining factors in a case’s outcome.   However, witnesses are a lot more complicated than you might think. There are different types of witnesses, and...

As an attorney, especially an experienced one, you’ve probably developed a vast array of strategies and go-to ways to turn a trial in your client’s favor over the years. You’ve studied and applied every applicable law you can imagine, and it has hopefully worked out well for you and your clients. However, you're also more than likely aware of just how dramatically the standards you've grown...

Prepare The Court   Your expert’s testimony may be pivotal to your case, so it is necessary that you follow and understand the preliminary steps required before your witness can take the stand. Failure to follow these rules during the pretrial phase could be disastrous.   Pre-Trial Housekeeping   • Make sure that you check all mandatory deadlines in your jurisdiction for pre-trial scheduling. • Disclose your expert’s testimony according to the...

There may come a time during a trial when an expert witness becomes crucial in influencing the verdict of your case. When selecting an expert witness, Litigation Legal Insight utilizes their years of knowledge and their extensive directory of expert witnesses to select the perfect witness to add credibility to your case.   Who Is An Expert Witness?   The most common expert witnesses tend to be professionals (degreed or not)...

If you're a hybrid liability expert or an expert witness at all, there's a small likelihood that you might end up in your own malpractice suit. After all, most expert witnesses or hybrid liability expert witnesses are seasoned professionals with their own careers outside of the courts. If anything goes wrong with that career, you can easily end up in court yourself.   So, the real question...