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What kind of expert testimony do you need in your case?

On Behalf of | Sep 19, 2022 | Personal Injury

Building a personal injury case may seem straightforward, but you may end up facing significant pushback from the defense on key portions of your case, from liability to damages. That’s why it’s important that you’re prepared to present the best evidence possible in your case. If you don’t, you could be putting yourself at risk of losing, which may leave you without the financial resources that you need to secure financial stability and spur your recovery forward.

Using expert witnesses in your case

 There are a lot of ways to build your personal injury case. While you’ll want to be prepared to present your medical and employment records, police reports, and eyewitness testimony, sometimes that’s not enough. When that’s the case, you may have to ask whether you need one or more experts to testify on your behalf. In some instances, this is the best way to ensure that your legal arguments are as robust as possible.

So, what kind of expert witnesses will you need in your case? It depends on the needs of your claim. However, here are some of the most common types of expert witnesses that are used in these kinds of cases:

  • Medical expert: Although you’re looking to recover damages that you’ve already incurred, your claim is also going to be forward-looking. As such, you’ll want to present evidence of your need for medical care and treatment in the future. A doctor who is qualified as an expert can help you paint the picture for the judge and jury by specifying your diagnosis, your prognosis, and your need for ongoing treatment and care. This expert can also probably give you, the judge, and the jury an idea of how much your future care is going to cost.
  • Employment expert: The same analysis holds true when it comes to lost wages. You need to have a full understanding of not only your anticipated lost wages but also your lost earnings capacity. An expert in your occupation may be able to serve as an expert witness and give a clear indication of how your injuries will affect your ability to advance in your line of work to earn a higher wage. Alternatively, they obtain the same or similar job that you had before your accident.
  • Accident reconstruction expert: If your accident involved multiple vehicles or was otherwise complex, determining fault can be challenging. But an accident reconstruction expert can analyze the facts of your wreck and apply the laws of physics to make a determination as to how the accident occurred and who is to blame for it. The report that is generated from this investigation can be a powerful tool in your personal injury case.

Crafting the compelling legal arguments that you need

If you want to give yourself the best chance possible of recovering the compensation that you need, you have to know how to develop strong legal arguments. This means not only knowing the law and how to build persuasive arguments but it also means anticipating the defense’s strategies and preparing to effectively counter them.

Don’t leave your case and your future to chance. Instead, be diligent about building the legal strategy that you need on your side. An attorney who is well-versed in personal injury cases may be able to help you navigate your claim and increase your chances of finding accountability and recovering much-needed compensation.