In Personal Injury Litigation – the Difference Between Future Earnings and Future Earning Capacity, economic damages expert witness Ronald T. Luke, JD, PhD and Mary L. Hoane, CPA/CFF, MBA write: This paper discusses one of many issues that can arise in calculating economic damages in personal injury litigation. The issue…
In Do I need a forensic accountant or valuations expert in my case? business & accounting expert witness Richard Teichner, CPA, CVA, CDFAJ answers frequently asked questions attorneys have regarding forensic accountants and about business valuations. Certified public accountants who provide litigation support services are often referred to as “forensic…
Neurosurgery expert witnesses may consult on trauma neurosurgery, neurosurgeons, spinal surgery, and related matters. In Rules for Neurosurgical Medical/Legal Expert Opinion Services The American Association of Neurological Surgeons writes that “the American legal system often calls for expert medical testimony.” Proper functioning of this system requires that when such testimony…
Automotive expert witnesses may consult on auto defects, auto engines, automotive components, and automotive recalls. In the news, General Motors Co. is recalling some 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express compressed natural gas vehicles. About 3,200 vans may leak natural gas from the CNG high pressure regulator and catch fire. SUMMARY: General Motors…
In Expert Mistakes, pathology expert witness Dr. Judy Melinek discusses learning from other experts: “An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.” Niels Bohr When I review others’ reports and find mistakes I always try to learn from…
In Sustaining Hospital Security Programs in an Environment of Decreasing Reimbursables & Increasing Demand for Services, security management expert witness William H. Nesbitt, CPP, writes that “many hospitals are facing a decrease in reimbursables, and sometimes, in an environment of increasing demand. When budgets get tight, unfortunately, security budgets become…
In Cutting Corners, forensic pathology expert witness Dr. Judy Melinek answers the question “Is it common for coroners or forensic pathologists to cut corners in a death investigation if a case does not look like foul play was involved?” Several visitors to this blog have asked me this question recently,…
In Defining the Chiropractic Standard Of Care, chiropractic expert witness Richard K. Skala, D.C., writes: IS THERE A LEGAL DEFINITION OF THE CHIROPRACTIC STANDARD OF CARE? Based on the definitions above, as well as my medical legal experience, the chiropractic standard of care can be summed up as follows: “What…
Arbitration and mediation expert witnesses may consult on American Arbitration Association rules, binding arbitration, nonbinding arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. On June 16, 2014, the American Arbitration Association released new rules on construction disputes. NEW AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION SUPPLEMENTARY RULES ENABLE PREDICTABLE TIME-AND-COST CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATION June 16, 2014 Parties involved…
In Preventing Damaging Effects of Asset Misappropriation