Florida HB 7015 put forward by the Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee and cosponsors Larry Metz and Matt Gaetz would update rules regarding expert witness testimony. Expert Testimony: Provides that witness qualified as expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in form of opinion as to facts…
Asbestos expert witnesses may give opinions regarding asbestos abatement, asbestos exposure, and asbestos hazards. The Madison County Record recently reported that 2012 Madison County, IL, asbestos filings were up by 600 cases from 2011. The EPA website explains that most uses of asbestos are not banned. A few are banned…
Ventilation expert witnesses may report and testify on HVAC control systems, air conditioning, climate control, and related matters. Tony Abate of AtmosAirTM Solutions says Carnival Triumph passengers are being exposed to health risks due to raw sewage leaks and lack of ventilation, as reported in the Daily News. Over 4000…
Drug abuse expert witnesses may testify on chemical dependence, illicit drugs, substance abuse, and addiction. Synthetic drugs have been in the news recently. Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says that while Ohio lawmakers have outlawed dangerous synthetic drugs, new compounds are being generated. On his website, DeWine offers answers to…
Legal nurse consultant expert witnesses may testify on palliative care, forensic nursing, medical record review, and legal nurse certification, as well as related issues. In 5 ways Legal Nurse Consultants Assist with Medical Mass Torts, Mednick Associates writes: 1 ) Case Chronology: Once the medical records are retained, the process…
For attorneys considering the use of a mortgage litigation consultant, the white paper authored by Joffrey Long has information that may be useful in considering which type of mortgage expert witness may be suited for their particular case. A mortgage expert witness may also be referred to as a Mortgage…
An ophthalmology expert testified in the manslaughter case against singer Randy Blythe. The heavy metal band vocalist is charged with pushing a fan off the stage in 2010. The 19 year old concert goer died of head injuries. The expert described the Lamb of God singer as vision impaired.
Livestock expert witnesses may advise regarding feed, farming, livestock production. and associated matters. In the news, Pitman Family Farms filed against Zacky Farms in the U.S. District Bankruptcy Court in Sacramento. Pitman says Zacky has rushed through the sale $1M of inventory before they are taken over by Pitman. Zacky…
An occupational medicine expert witness has testified in the Los Angeles County Superior Court hip implant case against the DePuy Companies. DePuy provides orthopedics, spinal care, and sports medicine and is part of Johnson & Johnson. The expert described how the device failed due to the metal debris which sloughed…
In Event Data Recorders: Proper Evidence Collection in Criminal, Insurance and Tort Liability Investigations, accident investigation expert witness Shawn Gyorke writes: Over the last several years, the landscape of traffic accident reconstruction and insurance claims investigations has changed dramatically at the hands of technological advances such as event data recorders…