One ongoing areas of discussion in legal reform is that of unconscious bias in expert witness evidence and how it may be avoided. We discuss the main issues and describe how it can be minimised or avoided.
What are the common mistakes that can make a report less effective and, at worst, inadmissible in court? This article examines some typical issues that arise when lawyers engage experts, and how to avoid them.
In an age of growing demand for expedient and high-risk cosmetic procedures, we may see an influx of negligence claims soon, if not already. Where
When two experts present evidence, courts may choose to rely on the stronger report. In some instances, however, courts may appoint their own expert witness.
It is a growing trend for letters of instruction to be dated to be contemporaneous with the completion of an expert witness report. In this case, comments were made suggesting that this practice should be avoided.
This case is a timely reminder of the impact that a thorough expert, who explores and considers all avenues of relevant information, can have on a case.
