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How Experts Are Used to Strengthen an Accident Claim
Jun 30, 2020 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith
Tuscaloosa Injury Attorney Helping You When You Need it Most If you’ve been injured in an accident in Alabama, then you may be entitled to sue and recover damages as compensation for the harm caused by the defendant. Litigating a claim is not always straightforward, however. If the defendant is unwilling to settle very early, then you’ll likely have to bring on experts who can evaluate the facts surrounding the accident and interpret it in such a way as to provide supportive testimony. This testimony can be a valuable tool for securing a favorable result in litigation and our Tuscaloosa injury attorney is prepared to help you get the experts needed for your specific situation. Let’s take a closer look. Using an Expert to Testify on Relevant Issues The testimony of an expert witness can strengthen your accident claim in a variety of different ways. For example, if there is insufficient photo and video evidence of a car accident in which you’re involved, you can hire an accident reconstruction expert to investigate the facts surrounding the accident (i.e., skid marks, damage to the vehicles, etc.) and reconstruct what actually happened. Depending on how persuasive the testimony is, and how credible the expert is, this testimony may have a significant and positive influence on the outcome of your lawsuit. A skilled Tuscaloosa injury attorney will coordinate experts, coach them on what “not” to say, and generally integrate the testimony of such experts with the overall case strategy. This is a critical […]
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