When you testify on your own behalf in a personal injury case, that can be quite convincing. Sometimes it can be even more beneficial to add to your testimony with statements from expert witnesses. These knowledgeable witnesses can strengthen your arguments and help you make a case for fair compensation. A New Jersey personal injury lawyer from our firm can help you find someone who can testify on your behalf and make your personal injury suit more convincing.
What Kinds of Expert Witnesses Take Part in Personal Injury Cases?
All kinds of expert witnesses can be used to make your case even stronger. Some commonly deployed witnesses include:
- Medical professionals who can talk about an accident victim’s injuries and road to recovery with authority
- Economic experts who can speak to the economic losses experienced by a plaintiff
- Manufacturing experts who can talk about the dangers of a defective product
- Accident reconstructionists who can show how an accident occurred and who should be blamed
- Mental health professionals who can talk about a plaintiff’s anxiety or PTSD after an accident
- Vocational rehabilitation experts who can testify about how a plaintiff will have to struggle and work hard to learn new work skills because of their injuries
How Can Expert Witnesses Help With My Case?
When you testify on your own behalf, you’re obviously expected to be on your own side. Expert witnesses, even when they testify on behalf of just one side in a case, are often seen as neutral parties. Yes, they are working for you, but they are knowledgeable professionals. They wouldn’t lie and stake their reputation on a random personal injury case, right? A jury can look at an expert witness as a reliable source of information and their testimony can be used to back up your assertions as a result.
Do I Have to Use Expert Witnesses?
Not necessarily. Every case is different, and some cases can benefit more from the testimony of expert witnesses than others would. Your lawyer can help you figure out if or how an expert’s testimony can contribute to your case.
Can a Lawyer Connect Me With Experts?
You are not expected to find these witnesses on your own. Personal injury lawyers already have a list of contacts who can serve as expert witnesses in a case. Being knowledgeable in a field isn’t enough. A witness also has to be good on the stand. We’ll help you find people who can meet both criteria and make your case stronger.
Schedule Your Free Case Consultation
When you’re ready to learn more about your legal options, contact Falcon Law Firm. We can schedule a free case consultation for you, so take advantage of this chance to learn more about what our knowledgeable attorneys can do to help you build a more convincing case and fight for the compensation you deserve.
