Ergonomics expert witness John D. Lloyd, Ph.D., M.Erg.S., C.P.E., writes on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): First described by Sir James Paget in 1865, carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common example of a nerve compression disorder. Other terms used to describe this disorder include: writer’s cramp, occupational neuritis, partial…
Acoustics expert witness Angelo J. Campanella, P.E., Ph.D. FASAA describes how sound is measured: A sound level meter (SLM) is the principal instrument for general noise measurement. The indication on a SLM (aside from weighting considerations) indicates the sound pressure, p, as a level referenced to 0.00002 Pa, calibrated on…
Sales expert witness Glen Balzer is a widely published author on distributor and representative relationships and agreements, as well as sales organizations and commissions. Here he writes on traits of successful representative agreements. Prepare for the future. Partnerships are born during a phase of euphoria. They develop during a phase…
In My Favorite Top 10 Strategies and Tactics Used by Expert Witnesses in Deposition and Trial Testimony, computers expert witness Judd Robbins writes: Expert Witness Tactic #4: If you are the expert for the plaintiff, consider all the possibilities. Prepare to explain why you may have chosen one or only…
In Know Who You Want To Sue, medical malpractice expert witnesses at Medical Opinions Associates write: If you have a medical malpractice case and if you are looking for a medical expert to review and opine on the medical records, ask yourself a few questions that will save you time,…
In My Favorite Top 10 Strategies and Tactics Used by Expert Witnesses in Deposition and Trial Testimony, intellectual property expert witness Judd Robbins writes: Expert Witness Tactic #1: Understanding the Daubert Supreme Court case and the implications on your performance as an expert will increase the likelihood that attorneys will…
In his article Insurers: To Rescind Or Not to Rescind?, insurance agency expert witness Akos Swierkiewicz writes: The square footage figures provided by the insured and its broker in the application was lower than the figure in the inspection report that was ordered by the insurer after it issued the…
In Know Who You Want To Sue, medical malpractice expert witnesses at Medical Opinions Associates write: The decision about what medical specialist to use in a medical malpractice case is up to the client. Nevertheless, we have all too often discussed cases with individuals and attorneys when they did not…
The color of the oil gushing from the main pipe in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill shows the underwater plume has changed in color from medium gray to black. Two scientists noticed the change, which oil company BP downplayed as a natural fluctuation that is not likely permanent. However,…
Appearing before a congressional panel, Toyota Motor Sales USA president James Lentz said the automaker is “taking major steps to become a more responsive, safety-focused organization.” But lawmakers on a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee said the firm has gone to extraordinary efforts to rebut critics – while doing too…