Expert Witness Blog

On his website, accident investigation expert witness Kenneth Nemire writes:

Accident Analysis and Prevention Services

Many accidents are caused by products or systems that have not been adequately designed for the people who use them. Others are caused by inattention or other behavior of the persons involved. Usually accidents have multiple causes. We use human factors analytical techniques to identify hazards and create action plans for reducing risks of injury and helping to increase workplace safety and productivity.

Forensic accounting expert witness Richard Teichner, CPA, CVA, CDFAJ, answers the question Do I need a forensic accountant or valuations expert in my case?

Certified public accountants who provide litigation support services are often referred to as “forensic accountants”. They normally are used as experts in accounting related matters that are necessary in support of business or family law litigation matters. What makes forensic accountants different is that they are experienced in using multiple methods of financial and economic analysis to provide appropriate and objective conclusions on complex financial issues, often when the facts or data are incomplete. If you are representing a client in a matter that requires financial evaluation, such as a determination of economic damages, tracing funds that have been diverted, personal injury and other matters involving financial issues, then a forensic accountant can be a valuable asset to your case. If a business valuation is needed as a means to measure damages or for other purposes in litigation, in divorce matters, or regarding the purchase or sale of a business (or business interest), then a business valuator can assist in the process.

Finance expert witnesses may opine on financial analysis, interest rate risk, and other aspects of finance. In Our Very Own Greek Tragedy, finance expert Terry Savage writes:

Greece may dominate the headlines, but we have a big debt problem in the US that could hurt our economy just as badly in the long run…

What do we do about the debt? That is the biggest question in the world today, whether we’re talking about mortgage debt here in the United States, the US national debt-now over $15 trillion-or European debt, particularly the Greek debt that obviously cannot be repaid.

Entertainment expert witnesses may opine on motion picture distribution, media formats, and media piracy. The Motion Picture Association of America website describes how rogue websites traffic in stolen movies, TV shows, and music or even counterfeit prescription medications and other goods.

The potential harm from rogue sites – exposure to malware, identity theft, unsafe and untested medicines and other counterfeit products, and lost jobs and income for creative workers – is profound. Innumerable companies rely on their intellectual property to do business and create valuable products, which supports well-paying jobs, workers’ pension and healthcare plans, and healthy local economies and tax revenues. In the U.S., the motion picture industry alone supports more than 2 million jobs, including truck drivers, architects, accountants, make-up artists, animators, costumers, digital effects technicians, set-builders and more.