Car accidents are disorienting, and their aftermath can be, too. One minute, you’re driving safely down the road. The next minute, you may be injured, surrounded by twisted metal and broken glass. You’re faced with a lot of unknowns, so how do you prove to a court you deserve compensation for injuries, damages, and potential loss of income? Well, that’s where an expert witness can really save the day. Expert witnesses testify before a court about the legitimacy of your personal injury claims. Their expertise means that their testimony has more influence than that of a layperson. Some examples of expert witnesses include accident reconstructionists, health care professionals, and economists. Attorneys usually call on accident reconstructionists when fault in an auto accident isn’t clear. They analyze police reports, view the scene of the accident, and inspect wrecked vehicles, among other things, in order to create a report of who was at fault based on the available evidence. AND WHY ARE THEY INSTRUMENTAL IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES? WHAT IS AN EXPERT WITNESS?
Hunkering down and waiting for the dark and chilly winter season to pass sounds pretty nice. But the reality is, if we deprive ourselves of time outside, we do ourselves a big disservice both mentally and physically. Staying indoors all day affects your energy and mood, which makes it hard to get anything done, so here are four easy tips to make it easier to get a little fresh air. LET THAT FRESH AIR FUEL YOU 4 TIPS TO MAKE GETTING OUTSIDE EASIER 1. Make it a priority. Getting outside means making the conscious effort to do so. If you want to reap its benefits, you have to decide to make it a priority in your day-to- day schedule. If you make the act important to you, you have more motivation to actually do it. 2. Use mornings effectively. Waking up and getting the day started can be hard. But studies have shown that natural light helps decrease your melatonin production, which means you feel ready to face the day sooner. So, set yourself a second alarm to head outside and take a quick walk around the block just after waking. Don’t even wash your face or grab coffee. Just get out there. 3. Take your work outside. If you’re working from home, take some work outdoors. Phone and virtual meetings are a great outdoor option, especially if you’ll just be an active listener and aren’t required to do any work simultaneously. Attach a note to your meeting reminders to get yourself set up outside five minutes before you start. 4. Create a schedule. It might feel strange to set reminders throughout the day to step outside, but you easily get wrapped up in activities and overlook breaks, and these reminders are exactly what you need. Start with 10-minute blocks three times a day. If you stick to them, soon you won’t need a schedule to get outside anymore. Winter weather may be cold, but even when you’re bundled up under a jacket and scarf, just 5–10 minutes outside can do wonders for your mood and energy for hours.
Health care professionals can use their medical expertise to attest to the extent of the plaintiff’s injuries, as well
as to the cost of their medical care. They can also speculate on the care they may need in the future, including rehabilitation, surgery, and medications, and give an estimate for how much their future care will cost.
Economists can estimate how much the plaintiff’s ability to earn
wages in the future has been affected. This might include speculations on loss of
income during the recovery period and how much income the plaintiff stands to lose if they can only return to work in a limited capacity or not at all. During the trial, the defendant may bring in their own experts to dispute the claims of your expert witnesses, and ultimately, it will still be up to the jury to decide the verdict. However, expert witnesses can still have a profound impact on your case’s outcome. When you get Danielle Obiorah and Teri Fields in your corner, they’ll make sure you have all the experts necessary to get you justice. Give them a call today at 404-994-6218.
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