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…

Expert witness directories were once considered state of the art sources for expert witness information. Today, however, the influx of data-driven resources and advances in litigation technology have directly diminished the once-held value of expert witness directories. In particular, specialized…

Many attorneys seek expert witnesses who have litigation experience in addition to their technical or scientific knowledge. In some cases, however, the most knowledgeable expert may be one who has never served as an expert witness before. A first-time expert…

Personal injury lawsuits are notoriously tricky. What may seem like a strong or easy case to defend often changes with time. Before taking on a new matter, it’s critical to fully investigate all potential defenses for the injuries sustained. Medical…

The purpose of expert testimony is to help fact finders understand scientific or complex facts at issue during trial. In certain cases, an expert’s verbal testimony may be sufficient to convey complex ideas. However, more often than not, other evidence…

Direct examination and cross examination both involve questioning expert witnesses in court. The difference between the two is in whose witness is being questioned. Although direct examination and cross examination are closely related, successfully conducting each one effectively requires a…

Alternative dispute resolution is a growing business, with 90% of civil cases entering into a settlement in lieu of pursuing a trial.  In light of the case backlog in the U.S. court system—and the subsequent time and cost of having…

Radiology expert witnesses are trained to use medical imaging to diagnose pathology that cannot be confirmed with physical exam alone. Selective subspecialties of radiologists, such as Interventional Radiologists, treat diseases as well. Radiology experts perform and evaluate x-rays, computed tomography…