Expert Witnesses: Who Are They? How Can They Help You?
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When handling a personal injury case, our mission is to prove to a jury that our client sustained accident-related injuries that were caused by the negligence of another. In order to do this, we often call on expert witnesses who are able to use their knowledge, skills, training, and experience in a particular field to explain complicated or technical aspects of our client’s case. Here are a few types of expert witnesses who have helped us on cases at Spada Law Group. Accident Reconstruction Expert – These experts are trained in the physics, math, and sciences involved in motor vehicle collisions and can help present our case to prove the other party’s negligence by establishing important facts such as speed, distance, sightlines, etc. Economist – When a client suffers substantial economic loss due to an accident-related injury, an economist can help a jury or insurance company understand the full extent of our client’s losses, including long- term future monetary losses. Vocational Expert – A vocational expert’s testimony can help the jury understand the type of jobs that may be available for our injured client and prove our client’s reduced earning capacity. Orthopedic Surgeon – Orthopedic surgeons can explain the full extent of our client’s injuries, presenting medical information about surgical procedures, recovery and rehabilitation protocols, the pain and suffering associated with the type of injury, and whether our client will be left with a permanent physical disability as a result of their injuries. Neurologist – When injuries are related to the brain, spinal cord, or nerve, a neurologist may be called on to help the jury understand the extent of the damage. Plastic Surgeon – If our clients sustained lacerations that result in scarring or have scarring from surgical procedures, we call on a plastic surgeon to testify about the nature of the scarring. Certain scars can have a dramatic impact on the value of a case. Engineer – Engineers are very important in slip and fall cases. They can evaluate structures, including stairwells and workplace environments, and explain any physical hazards that may have contributed to the accident. Expert witnesses are a crucial part of a personal injury case, and the costs of hiring an expert can be substantial. You need to know whether you will be required to advance the costs of the witness or whether your attorney will advance the costs themselves and recover the costs if and when you obtain a settlement or verdict. Ideally, your lawyer should have the financial ability to hire the necessary experts. It’s your future on the line. Do not be afraid to ask your lawyer how they plan to pay for any necessary experts in your case.
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Chelsea Station’s White Sangria Local Chef’s Corner Inspired by CookingLight.com
It’s summertime, and there’s no better way to celebrate blue skies and long days than with a crisp, refreshing white sangria. Try out this fantastic recipe provided by Mike Sheridan of Chelsea Station.
INGREDIENTS • 3 bottles white wine (Pinot Grigio is best) • 1/2 cup Combier Peche liqueur • 1/4 cup orange liqueur
• 1 cup fresh orange juice • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice • 2 sliced oranges • 3 sliced limes • 2 sliced lemons
DIRECTIONS 1. Chill all ingredients except for liqueurs. Pour liquids into large pitcher, then add sliced fruits and stir well. Serve in ice-filled glasses and drink responsibly! Thank you to Mike for sharing this great recipe with us! Visit TheChelseaStation.com to check out all the great food and drink at Chelsea Station.
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