In most instances, an expert witness will be engaged by a law firm and paid a fee before, or upon delivery, of their expert report. However, there are situations in which an expert will be engaged on a contingency basis or, as it is more popularly known, a ‘no win, no fee’ basis.
When engaging an expert witness, it is of paramount importance that a correct match is made regarding the contentious issue in litigation and the speciality of the expert witness engaged to provide opinion.
In the event that an expert is required to give evidence in court, it is important to be aware of an expert witness’s responsibilities for court attendance.
Must all expert advice be disclosed, even if it hasn’t been “deployed” in court? Facts The plaintiffs in this Queensland Supreme Court case, Murphy &
Introduction Bicknell v Pickard [1] centered around to what extent the plaintiff’s psychiatric illnesses were caused by a motorcycle collision between the plaintiff and the defendant,
Introduction As outlined in the Expert Witness Code of Conduct in each jurisdiction, an expert’s duty is to the court and the independence of their
