![]() An expert should be involved in a case as early as possible for better preparation. As an expert witness, the expert can testify at trial in front of a judge or jurors and offer their opinions directly to the finders of fact. An expert witness requires designation and provides written support, usually in the form of an Expert Report.A good consultant, retained early in a case, can help you determine whether you need an expert to testify and/or even eliminate the need for one. Expert consultants add value from an independent scientific point of view. These experts cannot be deposed by the opposing attorney and cannot be retained by them, either. One can retain the consultant for their services and to obtain their confidentiality. Consultants do not have to be designated.Often, the same person performs these two roles. Types of Expert Witnessesīroadly speaking, there are essentially two different types of experts: 1) the consulting expert (“consultant”), who primarily engages in research and support for the litigation team and the 2) testifying expert (“expert”), who prepares reports submitted to the court and testifies before the court. The main goal of expert consulting is to add value to the trier of fact with scientific and reproducible results. VERTEX has been retained to act on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in regard to liability and damages. With the continued growth in litigation over the past several years, VERTEX has seen a steady increase in expert consulting work to support our clients. ![]()
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