There are a variety of impairments that commonly affect licensed physicians who practice medicine. The first category is physical illnesses, especially those involving cognitive changes, which can occur from a variety of underlying conditions, such as cancer, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. In addition, some treatments have cognitive side effects, for example, cognitive effects of chemotherapy. Another major… read more
Five Crucial Characteristics of an Expert Witness Consultant in Manganese Neurotoxicity Familiarity with the fact that Mn toxicity may occur in occupational settings such as mining, welding and steel cutting or in environmental settings where inhalation, ingestion or possibly dermal exposures may exist via ground water or local pollution. Experience with the clinical presentations of… read more
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Toxicity Expert Witness/ Consultant Discusses: 5 Crucial Characteristics of an Expert Witness Consultant in Carbon Monoxide Toxicity Experience with the clinical presentation of Carbon Monoxide toxicity that range from headache, flu like symptoms to seizure, movement disorders and death but may mimic many common illnesses. Familiarity with the assessment of CO toxicity;… read more
What happens when a Contact Lens Expert Witness fails to reveal his testing methodology in his report and reveals it for the first time during cross-examination at trial? The court, in REMBRANDT VISION TECHNOLOGIES v. Johnson & Johnson, 725 F. 3d 1377 – Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit 2013 dealt with a patient infringement claim…. read more
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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
