To Be or Not To Be... an Expert Witness In all developed systems of law, the evidence of expert witnesses can be crucial to the outcome of a dispute. Nowhere is this more so than in the UK, where expert evidence has been used in court cases since at least the 15th century. Nowadays […]
We now hear from Margy Campbell, whose professional adult and geriatric experience has proven invaluable to local attorneys in their professional need for expert witness testimony and to families as a family mediator and Personal Representative. What are common cases that you are instructed on as an Expert Witness? My expertise is specific to […]
We speak with Nick Aitken about how forensic engineering has changed and how this has impacted the legal sector. He touches on changes in his field which have caused issues for clients, and the challenging nature of being an expert witness. What common cases are you instructed on and how has this changed since […]
What are common cases you are instructed on as an expert witness? As an ex insurance broker, commencing a career in 1970 my principal expert engagements concern broking and insurance market practice. When insurance fails to pay out, the consequences for the business or individual can be life-changing. Typically, there are two principal remedies available […]
Mr Richard Scott-Watson, Orthopaedic Expert Witness since 1990, having completed over 22000 reports. As well as his Orthopaedic qualifications, he holds the DDAM (Disability qualification) and CUEW (Expert Witness qualification). We have to opportunity to catch up with Richard, who speaks on how road traffic accidents could be reduced via technology, and why agencies can […]
Stuart Hislop has been involved with medico legal work for 23 years and works both for the prosecution and defence. He carries out between 30 and 35 reports per year and attends court less than once per year as an expert witness; he speaks with Lawyer Monthly about the cases he often sees and what […]
When computers started to be used seriously in business, I was asked whether actuaries would become redundant, as computers can calculate numbers a lot more cheaply. But it was true then, and now, that actuaries earn their keep by ensuring that the right numbers are being calculated. This fact underlies my work as an expert, […]
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