Institute of Expert Witnesses

Providing specialist advice and support in accident cases

The Institute of Expert Witnesses offers professional impartial and independent advice and provides qualified expert opinions to support the legal process of resolving cases of accidents and injury.

Case Study - The value of an Expert with extensive cross sport knowledge

Case Study - The value of an Expert with extensive cross sport knowledge

The most obvious particular of claim is not always the one that wins the day. In a high profile case of permanent disablement  a 16 year old won significant damages not through his prime assertion of liability but from a seemingly minor issue in his statement which explored by this Expert Witness exposed to the court a major failing of Duty of Care. The value of an Expert with extensive cross sport knowledge and a holistic approach to researching a case brought about a successful claim and a major change of advice from a National Governing body to its members.

 

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