Expert Witness

An expert witness may be called upon by either side in a highly disputed case regarding personal injury. An expert witness will often provide more weight in a case and will usually be highly respected in their field; perhaps a highly qualified engineer when someone has been injured by machinery and a doctor in the case of medical negligence.

Typical cases where an expert witness may be called upon could be when someone is suing a motor insurance company for whiplash after being smashed from behind by the third party. Another example where an expert witness is utilized is in the case of injury due to faulty machinery and the likelihood that it has been tampered with. In either case, if you have been injured through the negligence of others, you should receive compensation for your injury and possible loss of wage.

If you have sustained an injury within the last three years from the negligence of others, you should contact a personal injury solicitor for advice on claiming compensation. Your solicitor may call upon an expert witness for help in proving your claim and, conversely, the defence may also call an expert witness to try to refute your claim.

Many law firms operate on a no win, no fee basis and you will not have to pay if you are not awarded any compensation. In addition, you will also not have to pay for an expert witness if either side decides to call one in this scenario.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this site, www.no-win-no-fee-personalinjury.co.uk, is provided to give the visitor a general understanding of the law regarding personal injury and is not a comprehensive statement of the law. If you sustained an injury through the negligence of others, you should speak with a solicitor for a comprehensive review of your statutory rights.