If you have cause to file a personal injury lawsuit in the state of California then you are without question looking for the best possible outcome. Many people are surprised to learn that one of the most important ways to increase the chances of winning that case is by working with an expert witness.
Of course, most individuals don’t know a lot of expert witnesses and wouldn’t be sure where to start in finding one. That’s just one of the reasons it’s so important to hire a personal injury attorney. At Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn, we can start you off with a free consultation. Read on to learn more about how expert witnesses can be important to your case and then reach out to us at (310) 209-1600 to start the process.
- An expert witness can pinpoint fault
- The law allows experts to share their opinions
- Expert witnesses are impartial
- You may see a larger settlement or damage award
Though every personal injury case is unique, it’s common for them to rely on your attorney’s ability to prove two things. First, that the party being sued had the responsibility to act in a certain way. Second, that they failed to do so. That responsibility can be difficult to show without an expert in the field.
For example, consider a car accident in which a driver went through a stop sign due to being on their phone. It may seem obvious to say that the party who ran through the stop sign had a responsibility to follow the laws of the road. However, most case aren’t this cut and dry. If two cars came up to a 4-way intersection at the same time, and both drove through it at the same time, who would be at fault for that accident? The right expert witness could determine the answer to that question and go a long way toward proving it.
A person who’s testifying as a witness is often prevented from sharing their opinions about a case. However, an expert witness can often get more latitude in offering their opinions. The courts consider that sense the experts are specialists in what they’re testifying on, they are able to offer insight about some ideas that are complex and / or nuanced. These opinions can be crucial to a jury’s understanding of the facts of a case.
In some cases, the jury may not take a witness’s opinion seriously if they believe that the witness has some type of stake in the outcome of the case. On the other hand, an expert witness is there to provide impartial information and to explain information. The fact that they’re unbiased can help jurors trust them.
The job of the opposing party is to try and undermine your side of the story. An expert witness can help the jury better understand just how serious your injuries were. This can increase the amount that a jury or judge awards you.
To find out more about how to get an expert witness to speak on your behalf, reach out to Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 today.
