You can testify on your own behalf when you sue for damages, but sometimes that’s not enough to convince each member of the jury. Sometimes you need to use the testimony of expert witnesses to strengthen your case and make your argument for compensation even stronger. Our Washington D.C. injury attorneys can help you figure out what kinds of witnesses will make your case even more compelling.
What Kinds of Expert Witnesses Are There?
There are a few kinds of expert witnesses who can help make your case even stronger. You could use:
- Medical experts who can talk about your injuries and road to recovery
- Psychological experts who can speak about how your mental health has been affected by these recent events
- Vocational rehab experts who can talk about what you’ll need to do to rejoin the workforce
- Manufacturing experts who can talk about how a defective product caused harm and what kind of negligence led to it being on the market
Every personal injury lawsuit is different, so it’s important to figure out what kind of expert witness can back up your specific arguments and add something to your case.
How Can Expert Witnesses Strengthen a Case?
Expert witnesses aren’t just going to be viewed as knowledgeable. They can also be seen as neutral parties, even when they are testifying on your behalf. If you tell a jury that your injuries are serious and that they prevent you from working, that’s one thing. Having a medical expert weigh in and describe what you are experiencing can be even more convincing though. This is someone who has worked with many accident victims and they know what they are talking about.
Do I Need to Have Experts Testify?
Not necessarily. Sometimes there is already an overwhelming amount of evidence against a defendant and the testimony of experts is not really necessary. For example, would you need the help of an accident reconstruction expert if the car crash that injured you was caught on a surveillance camera? Probably not.
Your lawyer can tell you if they think that testimony from an expert could be helpful.
Can a Lawyer Help Me Find Witnesses?
You may be thinking to yourself that you don’t know many people who can serve as expert witnesses. Do you know anyone with manufacturing expertise or someone who has knowledge about vocational rehab? Your doctor can speak with authority about your injuries, but maybe they aren’t comfortable on the stand.
You don’t have to worry about this. Your lawyer can help you find the kinds of expert witnesses who can strengthen your case. You focus on your recovery and we’ll do the legwork here.
Schedule Your Case Consultation
If you have been injured in any kind of accident, you may be owed compensation. You don’t have to sue for damages on your own though. Contact Trombly & Singer, PLLC to schedule a case consultation with our team. We would be happy to tell you more about how our personal injury attorneys can be of assistance.
