The internet is a powerful tool that can be used to locate expert witnesses. Generally, there are three types of websites where you can find large numbers of expert witnesses. These are: – Expert witness directories – Professional organizations/associations, – And expert witness brokers/locator services. Online Expert Witness Directories Online expert witness directories have rapidly… read more
In Russell v. Whirlpool Corporation the US Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit has ruled that a fire causation expert witness’s testimony was reliable because of his fire scene investigation expertise and the reliable methodology he used. The Court reasoned: In the context of fire investigations, we have held expert opinions formed on… read more
Expert witnesses are a critical part of most important cases. The fees an expert witness charges will be one of the factors you consider when selecting an expert. SEAK, Inc., The Expert Witness Training Company, regularly surveys expert witnesses regarding the fees they are charging. According to SEAK’s 2017 National Guide to Expert Witness Fees… read more
The court in US v. Wexler, 522 F. 3d 194 – Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit 2008 dealt with a dermatologist charged with massive Medicare fraud. In 1992, Wexler began submitting bills to Medicare for treatments he purportedly performed on Barry Abler. As early as April 1992, Wexler submitted bills to Medicare for various… read more
The US District Court ND Illinois in 840 F.Supp,2d 1072 (2012) dealt with a motion to disqualify an expert witness for using confidential information he learned in a prior arbitration proceeding. In the case at bar, Allstate submitted to Electrolux a report pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(2)(B) which, appropriately, included… read more
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Coble v. State, 330 SW 3d 253 – Tex: Court of Criminal Appeals 2010 dealt with a gruesome capital murder trial. The court dealt with the testimony of the forensic psychiatrist, Coons, on future dangerousness. The court rejected the testimony finding that it failed under Daubert/Kelly. … read more
Top 10 Ways to Find an Expert Witness Expert witnesses are needed in almost every important case. How well your expert witness performs can be the difference between winning and losing. How to find the best available expert witness is critically important. Consider the following techniques to locate an expert witness: Use an expert witness… read more
Failure to Prepare Psychiatric Expert Witness is Ruled Ineffective Counsel The US Court of Appeals in Wilson v. Sirmons, 536 F. 3d 1064 – Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit 2008, dealt with a death row inmate seeking a writ of habeas corpus. The court stated: Trial counsel’s preparation for the sentencing phase,… read more
Nurse Practitioner Expert Witness not Qualified to Testify About Medical Standards of Care and Causation In Hamilton v. Pike County, Kentucky the US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has ruled that a correctional system medical care expert witness was not qualified to testify about standards of care and causation because she… read more
Ladder Design Expert Witness Testimony Excluded as Outside Metallurgical Engineering Expertise In Kuzmech v. Werner Ladder Company the US District Court for the District of Connecticut ruled that a ladder design expert witness’s testimony should be excluded for lack of substantiation and use of unreliable methods. The Court reasoned: Although [name of expert] is… read more
