How Expert Witness Testimony Can Help Your Case | The Different Types of Experts
If you have been hurt in an auto accident in Texas, chances are good that you’ll rely, at some point, on expert witness testimony as you seek to recover full and fair compensation for your losses. As a practical matter, most personal injury lawsuits involve the use of expert testimony, whether before and/or at trial.
The Inherently Dangerous Nature of Texas Roadways
Statistics consistently show Texas to be at or near the top among the most dangerous states in which to drive. According to the CDC, Texas reports more than one fatal motor vehicle accident every hour of every day.
The Ways that Expert Testimony May Be Used to Strengthen Your Case
Expert testimony is commonly used to help judges and juries understand complex issues of fact, often dealing with technical, medical or scientific issues. Among the experts typically involved in a personal injury case are:
- Accident reconstruction specialists—Often engineers, these professionals will carefully examine physical evidence, such as skid marks or vehicle damage, to propose exactly how an accident occurred. They frequently put together visual presentations to simplify complicated concepts.
- Medical professionals—These experts testify regarding the types of injuries sustained, the type of treatment required, the anticipated length of any recuperation period, and the potential limitations that will be imposed by the victim’s injuries
- Financial experts—These experts project all the costs associated with the injuries suffered, including lost wages or income, unreimbursed medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship or consortium
Can Anyone Provide Expert Witness Testimony?
No. Before an expert will be allowed to testify, he or she must be certified as such by the court.
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