Rather than the whole assessment being postponed for an unknown timeframe, and in awareness that solicitors were informing us that they wished to continue to litigate cases, we considered the possibility of digital/ video-based assessments. To date, we have been very pleased with the assessments we have undertaken, although naturally they have only been happening […]
With dental negligence often occurring due to the misconception that dentists are money orientated, Paul explores what solicitors should look out for in experts and the reasons why such litigation is on the rise. Common mistakes other dental professionals make which can lead to claims of Dental Negligence: Most of the common negligence cases that […]
Some may remember the days when there were banks and their managers around every other corner: they had considerable discretion in lending to small and medium-size businesses (SMEs). This is in great contrast to the present day when SMEs complain of the inordinate time taken for banks to make a decision about loan applications. This […]
What are the principles of medicolegal ethics? The principles of medicolegal ethics are highlighted during all our training programs for the benefit of our students: the medical expert shall base their opinion on all the evidence at the disposition, remaining within the field of their speciality. It is very important to deliver unbiased, non-partisan opinions. […]
Could you provide insights into the current litigation scene in the ERP space? One key observation we have made in the ERP litigation space has been the movement of litigation cases away from just SAP and Oracle to other software developers. An example of this would be Infor who has moved in the Tier1 space […]
They are also critical in litigation associated with cases that especially involve hazardous chemicals, toxic exposure, chemical burns, fires, explosions, cosmetics and many other types of consumer and industrial products and processes. In this month’s exclusive Expert Witness feature, we are privileged to have an article by Meyer Rosen, a Nationally Certified consulting chemist/chemical engineer, […]
Nonetheless, when construction goes wrong, it can have dire impacts, and often an Expert Witness is needed to determine what exactly went wrong so justice can prevail. Below, Kurt explains the various ways that construction goes wrong and how he assists in such cases. What are the various stages during which construction can go wrong? […]
What would you say are the top three things your clients should acknowledge in order to avoid disputes during their projects? The very first word that comes to my mind is ‘Contract’. Read, understand and administer your contract correctly. While studying for my MSc degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at King’s College, London, […]
An “accident” is an unintentional, unplanned and unexpected incident (or event) that occurs without apparent or deliberate cause. How do you determine who is at fault for the accidents that may occur during construction works? Determining responsibility rather than fault can take some time. In today’s world “fault” is an opinion where responsibility is a […]
How do you undergo an investigation when instructed on a case? An Expert Witness assignment will always begin with an enquiry from a law firm or in-house legal counsel representing either the complainant or the respondent/defendant. At the enquiry stage, the instructing legal counsel will clarify the nature of the case, the expertise required, the […]
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