There are many reasons that handling a personal injury case on your own is not advised. One of those reasons is that in almost all personal injury cases, witness testimony is going to be critical to your success. There are many types of expert witnesses out there and finding the right one can mean winning a case you may otherwise lose. This is just one of the reasons that a personal injury attorney can be so important to your case. Read on to learn more and then reach out to Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 for a free case evaluation.
There are many types of expert witnesses
Regardless of the type of personal injury case you’re considering bringing, whether it’s a car accident, dog bite case, or something else entirely, an expert witness can be helpful. The right person will depend on the specifics of your case. For example, if you’re dealing with a car accident case, then an economic expert may give testimony about changes in job prospects post-injury, while another expert – this one an accident reconstructionist – may investigate and reconstruct the accident.
Experts can be expensive
One of the main issues with hiring an expert on your own is that they can be expensive. There are two advantages here when it comes to hiring a personal injury attorney. First of all, at Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn we’ve worked with many experts in many cases. We know the most efficient and effective way to use them to keep costs as low as possible. Second, we take on the upfront costs of these witnesses. You only pay in the event we win your case for you.
A list of various witnesses you may use
As mentioned above, the specific witnesses you’ll be dealing with will vary based not only on the type of case you’re dealing with but the specifics of your case, including the type of injury, etc. Some of the most common types of expert witnesses include:
- Accident investigators. They can piece together the accident and provide testimony that allows the judge / jury to better understand the specifics of the accident.
- Damage calculations. The defendant is likely to challenge not only that they were responsible for the accident but the actual calculations of damages themselves. An expert in the job market or in that type of injury can give testimony on future costs of injuries, job prospects, future earnings, etc.
- Industry standards. Depending on the specific lawsuit, you may need an expert to testify to the industry in which the accident occurred and that the defendant’s actions weren’t standard and / or comprehensive.
- Medical testimony. Often the most important expert witness, a medical expert witness can provide evidence of injuries, reasons that future medical care will be needed, etc.
These are just a few of the reasons that you may need an expert witness. To learn more about filing a personal injury case, and to find out if you have a case, contact Law Offices of Michael A. Kahn at (310) 209-1600 for a free case evaluation.
