Recently, the Ohio Supreme Court issued a ruling that clarifies the definition of “active clinical practice.” The case in point was Johnson v. Abdullah, Slip Opinion No. 2021-Ohio-3304. The Ohio Supreme Court determined what constitutes “active clinical practice” in the…

Time is money, and few professionals are more aware of this than attorneys. For lawyers, time can affect the availability or quality of evidence and the ability to handle a case effectively. Several tools allow attorneys to reduce the time…

Whenever an attorney is litigating a case involving personal injuries, the case almost always needs a medical expert’s assistance. These cases include medical malpractice, product liability, or workers’ compensation claims, among others. Medical professionals are uniquely qualified to opine given…

An expert witness’s role is to break down complicated subjects so that triers of fact can make informed decisions. However, sometimes even the most reputable experts in a particular field are not necessarily the best ones for trial.  For instance,…

The law and ethical rules dictate that a lawyer’s fee must be “reasonable.” In civil litigation, the topic of attorneys’ fees may arise when the prevailing party seeks said fees as part of their award. On the other side of…

Human factors experts focus on how people interact with their environment and consider principles of psychology, design, and usability to optimize safety and performance. Traffic safety human factors experts strive to answer crucial questions regarding road user behavior, expectations, capabilities,…

An expert witness’s testimony can be incredibly impactful at trial. Though, their involvement is just as valuable—if not more—when first assessing the case’s merits. An expert’s initial review, research, assessment, and valuation of a potential lawsuit is a critical first…

Construction litigation is a vast and varied practice area. There are countless disputes that can arise over the course of a building project that may require legal action—and a wide range of expert consultants. But recently, three specialties have emerged…

In cases involving compensable physical injuries, it may be tempting to call the physician who treated the injured person as an expert witness. After all, the treating physician saw the injuries or illness soon after they initially happened and responded…

Whether you are a mechanical engineer, a pediatric gastroenterologist, an accident reconstructionist, or another highly experienced professional, expert witness opportunities are waiting for you. Finding them, however, is another matter. Many experts new to the field spend a ton of…