Personal injuries stemming from medical malpractice, defective products, car accidents and other types of accidents can be challenging to prove in court, especially when you're up against a well-funded insurance company or corporation. The burden of proof is on you – the plaintiff – not the defendant. The standard of proof (preponderance of evidence) is different than in criminal cases (beyond a reasonable doubt), which does help, but the defense will do everything legally possible to make litigation more difficult.
That's where an expert witness can make all the difference. An expert witness is someone with specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular field relevant to your case. They can provide testimony and evidence to support your claims.
In a personal injury case, an expert witness can help establish the cause of the injury, the extent of the harm and the impact your injury has had on your life. Their testimony can be instrumental in helping you win your case and receive the compensation you deserve.
An expert witness and a fact witness are two distinct types of witnesses in a legal proceeding.
A fact witness is a person who testifies about what they have personally seen, heard or experienced. They provide information based on their firsthand knowledge of the events in question. For example, if someone witnessed a car accident and saw what happened and who was at fault, they would be considered a fact witness.
On the other hand, an expert witness is a person who is recognized by the court as having specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular field relevant to the case. They provide opinions or conclusions based on their expertise and analysis of the facts presented. For example, a medical doctor may be called as an expert witness in a personal injury case to testify about the severity of a plaintiff's injuries and the long-term impact on their health.
The main difference between the two is that a fact witness provides testimony based on what they personally observed or experienced, while an expert witness provides testimony based on their specialized knowledge and experience in a particular field.
While both types of witnesses can be valuable in a legal proceeding, sometimes having an expert witness is needed to establish details, simplify complex technical or scientific issues and explain their relevance to the case to the judge and jury.
Expert witnesses can provide crucial testimony in many different types of personal injury cases. There are various types of expert witnesses, each with their own areas of expertise. Here are a few examples:
Identifying and hiring expert witnesses generally isn’t something the average claim filer knows how to do or should ever have to deal with. One of the many benefits of working with a reputable personal injury lawyer is they handle those types of things for you.
At Zdrilich Injury Law, our expert personal injury lawyer, Joseph Zdrilich, has a network of expert witnesses to call upon and provide testimony in your case.
By working with us, you can focus on your recovery while we handle the legal aspects of your case, including finding and working with expert witnesses. This can help increase your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome and obtaining the compensation you deserve.
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