Experts

Question 1

Why used experts

Answer 1

Aid in…

1) . Liability determination
2) Causation
3) Trial preparation

Question 2

Expert Witnesses can testify to?

Ordinary Witnesses can only testify to?

Answer 2

Expert - An opinion

Ordinary - Own perception or first hand knowledge.

Question 3

Accident reconstructionist

Answer 3

1. Determine how and why an accident happened
2. Interpret physical clues remaining from an accident
3. Study events preceding, during and following an accident

*impacts damages as to causation and liability.

Question 4

Bio mechanic

Answer 4

1) Review physical evidence from accident
2) Determine force to cause injury
3) Impact damages with questions about causation
4) Review vehicle restraint system performance
5) Determine position of passengers or pedestrians based on injuries
6) Likelihood of injuries to ejected, partially ejected or unrestrained passengers

Question 5

Engineers

Answer 5

1) Insight on product liability which maintenance engineer is required.
2) Determine if proper safety standards were met such as lighting and railings

Question 6

Metallurgist

Answer 6

Detect metal composition

Question 7

Toxicologist

Answer 7

1) Provide info regarding blood chemistry.

2) Review blood alcohol and drug content

Question 8

Biokinetic Expert

Answer 8

• Study of forces involved in movements of the body, including how body interacts with objects, such as in car interior
• Whether or not a plaintiff was wearing a seatbelt or child restraints

Question 9

Neurologist Expert

Answer 9

• Provides info on causation and severity of injuries relating to the nervous system.
• May be requested in closed head injuries and resulting trauma such as dementia, epilepsy, head trauma, headache, memory loss or migraines.

Question 10

Neuropsychologist Expert

Answer 10

• Assist with cognitive disorders or brain dysfunction.
• Provides neuropsychological testing and assessment.
• Test may consist of neuroimaging technologies
  
  • fMRI
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Computed Axial Tomography (CAT or CT scan)

Question 11

Orthopedist Expert

Answer 11

Study of musculoskeletal-skeletal system

• Testify regarding causation and severity of injuries related to musculoskeletal.
• Consult on joint injuries or surgery, total joint reconstruction or replacement, rotator cuff tendons, spinal injuries and related surgical options such as laminectomy.

Question 12

Economic Experts

Answer 12

• Important when evaluating future damages
• provide information to verify incurred or future income.
• reports on lost earnings and profits

Question 13

Educational psychologist Expert

Answer 13

• Specialize in educational plans
• ability to achieve educational objectives
• Provide testing for all ages on learning disability, vocational opportunities, memory ability, and necessary future accommodations resulting from psychological trauma.
• May include psychological impact on cognitive psychology and development.

Question 14

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Answer 14

• Info on opportunities and retraining
• determine earning capacity and job demands.
• Offer info concerning physical rehabilitation, rehabilitation programs, transferable skills and workplace accommodations.