Advise & Consult, Inc. Typically, when we are hired as a construction expert witness, we are given some preliminary documents and plan on a site visit. We are then able to “witness” many of the damaged properties (if the damage has not already been repaired) and start gathering data on what caused the damage, who… Continue reading Being an Expert Witness with “Nothing” to Witness
Category: Expert Witness
Sanctions Award Against Pro Se Plaintiff Upheld
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The plaintiff’s failure to timely name an expert witness in his bad faith action led to sanctions being awarded against him in favor of the insurer. Black v. Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co., 2020 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 2477 (Cal. Ct. App. April 23, 2020). After… Continue reading Sanctions Award Against Pro Se Plaintiff Upheld
Great Expert Witnesses are Vital
Advise & Consult, Inc. Construction and Property Insurance cases can be very complex and difficult for attorneys, juries, judges and those outside of the construction industry. Expert witnesses, thusly, are important in obtaining a favorable verdict. During the pre-trial preparation it can become vital for a great expert witness to inform the attorney of where… Continue reading Great Expert Witnesses are Vital
Recent Court Order Excluding Expert Testimony Offers Useful Reminders and Lessons for Construction Litigants
Amandeep S. Kahlon | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Construction claims often feature supporting testimony from design and/or scheduling experts, and exclusion of that testimony either by disqualification of the expert or a finding that the testimony is otherwise inadmissible can prove fatal to your claim or defense. States may vary in their requirements for admissibility… Continue reading Recent Court Order Excluding Expert Testimony Offers Useful Reminders and Lessons for Construction Litigants
Expert Witness: To Exclude, Or Not To Exclude, That Is The Question
Robert Quinn | Drew Eckl & Farnham A significant factor to consider when evaluating a case, in particular for purposes of settlement, is whether the opposing party intends to utilize expert witnesses. The inclusion or exclusion of opposing party’s expert witness in some instances may make or break a case. The lack of an expert… Continue reading Expert Witness: To Exclude, Or Not To Exclude, That Is The Question