Have you suffered significant injuries due to the negligence of another individual? Under Georgia law, you can file a claim for compensation to make up for all the things you lost. That includes your medical expenses, damages to your vehicle, and the loss of a job that funded your lifestyle.
However, for the claim to go in your favour, you need to provide ample evidence to prove negligence on the at-fault party’s part. One of the pieces of evidence you need is testimony from an expert witness – that is, a qualified professional. Let us look at the way an expert witness can impact your claim positively and how to choose the right professional.
Who Is an Expert Witness in Personal Injury Cases?
An expert witness is one who is skilled in a particular field and whose knowledge is needed to understand a specific case. This knowledge and skill enable them to explain in detail an important aspect of your case to the court. Depending on your case, you can get different highly skilled expert witnesses who can help your case in more ways than one.
However, the professional you choose as an expert witness in your case will depend on the aspect of the case that needs support. In a motor crash, for instance, if there are no witnesses, an accident reconstructionist can be your expert witness. They can explain clearly and in simple terms how the accident occurred without having to visit the accident scene.
When Is an Expert Witness Needed for a Personal Injury Case?
Not every personal injury case will warrant inviting an expert witness to explain the details. However, you know it is time to find an expert witness when your attorney needs to explain the extent of your injuries.
If you were injured in a car accident, for example, your lawyer may need to call a medical professional. They will explain the full extent of your injuries and highlight the resulting short-term as well as long-term limitations. Typically, that would include any permanent impairment you suffered due to the injuries.
It takes a specialist to establish the permanence of a disability or injury; not just anyone can do it. More so, if the court will believe the lasting effects of your injuries, the expert witness has to testify.
In a medical malpractice claim, for example, the expert will testify that the physician failed to provide the proper standard of care. Also, they will demonstrate that their negligence led to the injury, giving the patient a legal basis for the claim.
Choosing Expert Witnesses in Georgia
Medical malpractice claims are typically tough to handle, but the presence of qualified medical experts can make a big difference. If you want to establish the standard of care for a physician in a specific area, you need an experienced practitioner. You cannot rely on a general practitioner with little to no experience in that specialised area of care.
In other cases also, getting the right expert is essential to making the court see things your way. That is why the ideal thing is to leave the choice of an expert witness to your personal injury attorney.
Conclusion
“When you have sustained injuries in an accident, you will face many difficulties, such as huge medical bills and loss of income while dealing with the psychological trauma,” says personal injury attorney Ben Clary of Chattahoochee Injury Law. As such, filing a compensation claim is the only way to recover from the damages you have suffered. A good attorney can get you the right expert witness to provide solid testimony and ensure you are adequately compensated.
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