Expert Witnesses

When filing a personal injury claim, your attorney may want an expert witness to testify for your case. An expert witness is an individual whose knowledge in a certain field exceeds that of the average person. Your case’s outcome may rest heavily on the credibility and strength of an expert witness’s testimony.

If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, it is important that you are represented by an experienced professional in the field. For more information and a free consultation, contact the Cincinnati personal injury lawyers at the law office of Shawn M. Stepleton at 513-321-7733.

Purpose

The purpose of an expert witness is to provide the judge with a credible opinion that helps your case, and consequently strengthens your argument. Examples of an expert witness may include:

• A doctor, who testifies on the extent of your medical injuries
• A mechanic, who can testify as to the cause of a machine malfunction, thus explaining the cause of injury
• An accountant, who can speculate about your financial damages, including wage loss and medical expenses

With the help of a reputable expert witness, you may receive much more compensation; however, inversely, a disreputable expert witness testimony may seriously harm your case. It is important that you speak with your attorney about the credibility of your witnesses.

Contact Us

For more information or assistance in filing a personal injury claim, contact the Cincinnati personal injury lawyers at the law office of Shawn M. Stepleton today. Call 513-321-7733 to speak with a qualified representative.