Not every personal injury case requires the use of an expert witness but many do. If you’ve been injured in an accident that was at least partially the fault of another person or party acting recklessly or negligently, then it may be time to call a personal injury attorney. There are many ways we can help you, including by finding the right expert witness to prove your case.
The basics of how we choose the right expert witness for your case
If you do end up needing an expert witness, you likely want to feel confident that we made the best choice. But how do we decide on the right witness? What factors should we be considering? The reality is that every case is unique. The right expert witness for your particular case depends on the type of case you’re dealing with as well as the evidence and circumstances.
That said, there are a few things that we’ll typically take into consideration as we choose the best witness. First, we’ll look at the type of injuries you sustained. For example, if you suffered from birth injuries then we won’t likely work with an expert witness who focuses on car accidents.
We’ll also look at the type of accident in which you were injured. Finally, we’ll consider the people you dealt with after the accident. In some cases, they may have hindered your recovery or even made the injury worse. These individuals would include police, medical professionals, and mental help advocates. You can trust that when you choose Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn, we leave no stone unturned as we consider the full picture of your case.
Once we’ve narrowed the options we’ll consider a few more factors
The above steps will steer us toward the right type of expert witness. We must then choose the best from those available that meet that criteria. We’ll take into account a number of other factors about each witness, including their education, reputation, credentials, level and type of knowledge, professional experience in fields relevant to your case, their past professional experience, and their experience working as an expert witness.
Would we choose an expert witness who has no experience working in this capacity? We may, if they have the best reputation, best education, and the highest level of relevant experience. Likewise, if we’re down to two candidates who are otherwise similar, we’d likely choose the expert witness with experience. You can see that we truly take all factors into consideration and weigh them side by side to choose the best person for the job.
We are thorough in every aspect of your case
Any attorney can find someone with relevant experience to take the witness stand. At Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn, you can count on us to go the extra step to find the exact person for the job. In fact, we will do this with every aspect of your case. For your own personal free consultation, call us at (310) 209-1600 right away.
