Now, more than ever, people are reliant on the internet to communicate with each other and retain some level of normalcy in an uncertain time. From remote work to virtual doctor’s visits, there’s seemingly no facet of our lives that…

In the media, the phrase “forensic linguistics” is usually narrowly applied to document interpretation and author identification. This is probably because of the high-profile criminal cases that have involved writing, including Son of Sam, Zodiac killer, JonBenet Ramsey, and Unabomber.…

Becoming an expert witness offers a wealth of opportunities to build your CV, share knowledge about your field, and understand how key issues related to your work play out in real-life legal scenarios. Before accepting an expert witness opportunity, however,…

Litigators are often faced with a tough choice when selecting expert witnesses for a case: Do you work with a first-time expert—that is, someone with the right qualifications but no litigation experience? Or you go with an experienced expert who…

In many personal injury claims, complex issues surrounding causation give rise to equally complex questions of liability. Litigators are tasked with answering the essential— but never simple—questions of how did the event occur and who is responsible. These cases may…

A successful tort case depends on establishing a few essential legal elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. This third element—causation—can often prove tricky, especially for matters in pharmaceutical product liability and mass toxic tort litigation. In such cases where a…

Presenting expert witness testimony is always a pivotal moment during a trial. Oftentimes, it is the first time that the factfinder hears from a subject matter authority on the more scientific or technical aspects of a case. This is, by…

In the courtroom, psychological assessments can be important components of a compelling argument. From establishing a plaintiff’s pain and suffering in a personal injury case to proving a defendant’s mental state during a crime, outlining psychological facts can offer critical…

Expert witnesses who participate in mediation typically do so in order to explain or clarify complex technical or scientific issues. Even though expert witnesses are permitted to opine in mediations, in practice, they are rarely called to participate. Bringing an…

Selecting an expert witness is no easy task for an attorney. An expert’s expertise, education, experience, and fees are all important factors to consider in preparing a case. However, there are also more niche factors of expert selection that require…