SEAK can show you how to write the highest quality expert reports and save time doing it. Experts who write superb reports are highly valued, command premium fees, and often sail through their depositions. We are extremely proud to announce our all new report writing text, How to Write an Expert Witness Report. Printed in… read more
This is a question we receive every so often. Is there one “best expert witness database”? I think it depends on what type of expert witness you are. Attorneys use a variety of databases and expert directories when searching for an expert witness. Some attorneys may also favor one database over another depending upon the… read more
1. Improve your current image and work product. 2. Define your areas of expertise and geographic reach. 3. Position yourself as a leader in your chosen field. 4. Identify your target market. 5. Actively market your practice through networking, advertising, writing, speaking, and your web page. 6. Track your results. 7. Repeat what has worked… read more
For expert witnesses, repeat and word-of-mouth business are likely to be the most important marketing techniques you use. They will almost certainly be the most cost-effective as well. The authors recently surveyed over 250 expert witnesses. Sixty-nine percent of the respondents reported that at least 50% of their business comes from word-of-mouth and repeat business…. read more
• Expert witnesses who feel comfortable with advertising should strongly consider advertising because it can be a very good way to develop business. o The benefits of effective expert witness advertising usually far outweigh the costs because expert witness advertising is typically relatively inexpensive. o The fear many experts have about an advertisement being used against them is mostly misplaced…. read more
1. Establish That a Medical Problem Exists a. Qualify and quantify symptoms and dysfunction as well as work limitations. b. Uncover chronology and past medical, occupational, environmental and family history. 2. Establish a Medical Diagnosis a. Document neurological examination and results of appropriate confirmatory testing; MRI, EMG, EEG, neuropsychological testing 3. Consider Common Causes of… read more
An OEN is a neurologist who is also trained in occupational and environmental medicine. Since an OEN physician also has a public health degree, this is a characteristic. The background of this physician enables this practitioner to be able to incorporate many diverse skills into one evaluation. These include taking a thorough and complete medical… read more
I just might have the most interesting job in the world! I spend a lot of time qualifying Chinese factories, helping my clients identify new sources and resolving production and quality problems. You wouldn’t believe some of the things I have seen. With the knowledge and experience in dealing with Chinese manufacturers, I help attorneys… read more
Case 1: The evidence must support the conclusion reached. General Electric v. Joiner, 522 U.S. 136 (1997) The U.S. Supreme Court Joiner held that a trial judge may exclude expert testimony when the evidence relied on by the evidence does not support the expert’s conclusion. In this case, the expert relied on animal studies in… read more
“Has the standard of care been violated?” is the basic question in all medical malpractice cases, the answer to which may be difficult to determine because the standard of care is often unwritten, can be ever changing, and is a blend of academic and private practice opinions. In addition to having a broad base of… read more
