What types of experts might be involved in a personal injury case?
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Expert evidence may be necessary in relation to a number of legal or factual issues that arise in a claim for personal injury compensation. Depending on the nature of the case, Personal injury claim lawyers may retain the following types of experts to provide an opinion:
• An accident reconstruction expert or engineer to comment on liability for the accident (this may include matters such as night-time visibility, tire friction, driver response time, or the probability that the accident occurred in the manner alleged by the defendant);
• A doctor, dentist, psychologist, or other specialist (e.g. a physiatrist or orthopedic surgeon) to provide an opinion on the nature or extent of injuries sustained as a result of the accident, whether the accident aggravated pre-existing issues, and the prognosis for recovery from the injuries;