The Role of Expert Witnesses in a Personal Injury Case
Expert witnesses can be a determining factor in the outcomes of personal injury cases. Knowing what role expert witnesses play may help you figure out how they can help with your personal injury claim. Depending on the situation, an expert witness can sometimes mean the difference between a favorable and unfavorable outcome. Reach out to a Wilmington personal injury lawyer to learn more.
WHAT ARE EXPERT WITNESSES?
An expert witness is often a licensed professional or someone who is deemed to have expertise in a specific area. This can include knowledge about the medical field, areas of science, the mental health field, or accidents themselves. Expert witnesses are trusted sources of objective information to be used in court to support or dismiss claims related to the personal injury case.
What an expert witness can do is testify in court a professional opinion about certain aspects of the personal injury case. This is significantly different than a lay witness, which is someone who only has personal knowledge about the circumstances of the case. Whereas an expert witness may not have witnessed any aspects of the case but has advanced knowledge about information related to the case.
Certain requirements must be met for an expert witness to testify during a personal injury case. An expert witness must have sufficient training and this training must be relevant to the case. Expert witnesses must pass the three-prong reliability test and must not be excluded based on other rules of evidence.
ROLE OF EXPERT WITNESSES
The role of expert witnesses in personal injury cases is to testify their opinions based primarily on their professional training and experience. This may include answering questions from either a lawyer or undergoing cross-examination. During these 
moments, an expert witness may reveal information that could add or take away credibility to various claims throughout the case.
What expert witnesses provide information about depends on the circumstances of the case. Some may provide medical information to prove the serious nature of a personal injury. Others may be providing medical expertise to prove medical malpractice was the cause of the injury.
Car accident experts may provide information that becomes essential for proving the fault of the other driver. A psychologist or other mental health professional could supply information to support damages like emotional distress or loss of enjoyment of life. All of this depends on the circumstances of the personal injury and what damages you are seeking compensation for.
Consider contacting a Wilmington personal injury lawyer to start this process. A lawyer can help you navigate the process of whether you need expert witnesses to support your claim.
CONTACT EDELSTEIN MARTIN & NELSON FOR LEGAL AID
Figuring out the legal processes related to expert witnesses in a personal injury case can be confusing. All you have to do is contact Edelstein Martin & Nelson by dialing (302) 504-4815 to speak with a Delaware accident attorney for a free consultation today about your legal options. Our team of lawyers is prepared to help you navigate the process of expert witnesses in a personal injury case. We can be found in Wilmington, DE.
