Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 16, 2025

2023), the Louisiana Court of Appeal addressed the critical role of expert testimony in a vehicular accident involving a passenger car and a commercial truck. The involvement of a Traffic/Highway Safety Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. AAA Cooper Transportation , No. 23-2341 (La.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kaney , [2011] UKSC 13, the United Kingdom Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether expert witnesses could be held liable for professional negligence in relation to their participation in legal proceedings. Initially, Dr. Kaney’s assessment aligned with Jones’s assertions. Continue reading

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

1997), the Missouri Court of Appeals addressed the admissibility of expert testimony concerning lighting conditions in a premises liability lawsuit. The involvement of a Lighting & Illumination Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. Bi-State Development Corporation , 949 S.W.2d

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

2023), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a lawsuit concerning environmental contamination allegedly resulting from mining activities. The involvement of a Mining Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

May 25, 2022), the Tennessee Court of Appeals examined the admissibility and impact of expert testimony in a premises liability lawsuit. The involvement of a Human Factors Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis. City of Franklin, Tennessee , No. M2021-00877-COA-R3-CV (Tenn.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

30, 2024), the California Court of Appeal addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit filed under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). The court’s decision hinged significantly on the proposed testimony of a Railroad Expert Witness.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

16, 2024), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana addressed the admissibility of expert testimony in a negligence lawsuit involving a tree-cutting incident. The involvement of a Tree/Arborist Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis.

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Expert Witness Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

2022), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania addressed critical issues concerning product liability and the admissibility of expert testimony in a lawsuit stemming from a scaffold-related injury. The involvement of a Ladders & Scaffolds Expert Witness was central to the court’s analysis.

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Expert Witness Blog

MARCH 29, 2025

Expert testimony played a pivotal role in this case, with both parties presenting scientific evidence to support their positions. 2024), the United States District Court for the Northern District of California addressed a significant environmental health dispute concerning the fluoridation of public drinking water.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JUNE 27, 2024

QUALIFICATIONS 1. SEE WITNESSES biography (a) BIRTH DATE (b) MARITAL STATUS 2 GENERAL EDUCATION OUTLINE: SCHOOLS APPLIED FOR & REJECTED? GENERAL BIAS 1. Involvement in this Case: (1) HOW BECAME INVOLVED IN THIS CASE (2) INVOLVEMENT WITH EXPERT WITNESS AGENCY?

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Complex Discovery

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Key recommendations include: Pretrial Evidentiary Hearings: Judges should require early disclosure of potential deepfake-related evidence, enabling discovery and the use of expert witnesses to authenticate digital materials.

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SW&L Attorneys Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Our team of lawyers can help overcome the challenges of invisible injury cases by gathering strong medical and expert testimony to objectively establish the injury, its cause, and its impact on our clients life.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The change to that Rule requires the proponent of the expert testimony to prove to the Judges satisfaction that it is more likely than not that (c) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods; and (d) the experts opinion reflects a reliable application of the principles and methods to the facts of the case.

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Complex Discovery

AUGUST 5, 2024

Investigative Services and Expert Testimony : For investigation, analysis, and report generation, 45.9% Expert witness testimony commands higher rates, with 49.2% In terms of investigative services and expert testimony, the market has seen a slight shift towards lower and alternative pricing models.

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The Cloud Court Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In a large case (say, with 100+ depositions), there’s so much testimony data that it is virtually impossible for one person to read and recall all the testimony, not to mention attorney & witness behaviors. Plaintiffs can extract relevant topics and easily contrast testimony of different witnesses.

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CaseFox

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Exposure lawsuits, a legal avenue that addresses harm resulting from exposure to hazardous substances or conditions, have witnessed a dynamic evolution over the years. Plaintiffs often rely on expert witnesses and scientific studies to demonstrate causation, while defendants vigorously contest these claims.

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Jury Analyst

MAY 19, 2023

Expert Testimony: Lawyers can call upon expert witnesses to explain the impact of media on perceptions and provide alternative interpretations of evidence. Expert testimony can provide jurors with a balanced perspective, helping them navigate through the biases created by media coverage.

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Practice of Law

OCTOBER 15, 2024

There, plaintiffs were allowed to present expert testimony on the cancer link. The pharma companies claimed that the testimony lacked scientific validity, and appealed to a higher court to get over 70,000 lawsuits dismissed over bad evidence.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

And it is your mission, to take this giant jumble of, you know, there, there’s all sorts of different types of documents, there’s emails, there’s, depending on if it’s a real estate case, lease agreements, there might be transcripts, depositions, expert testimony, and you have to weave it together into something coherent, and credible.

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Evidence at Trial

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In support of its motion, Merrell included a declaration from an expert who opined that, based on all relevant literature, no study found that Bendectin was capable of causing malformations in fetuses. The Ninth Circuit affirmed summary judgment, citing the "general acceptance" standard found in Frye v.

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Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JUNE 2, 2024

Lay opinion testimony is tolerated because, frankly, it is hard to find the line between fact and opinion (“she is tall,” “they appeared drunk,” “the car was way over the speed limit”) and because lay witnesses should be comfortable speaking in normal, conversational, easily-understood terms. 701 and expert testimony under F.R.E.

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