The Role of Expert Witnesses in Motorcycle Accident Injury Cases
An expert witness can explain the mechanics and science behind how a motorcycle accident happened and help define fault, negligence, and liability. They play an instrumental role in helping a personal injury lawyer recover damages. Still, if you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle collision, it might be challenging to understand the role of expert witnesses in these injury cases.
When you hire a lawyer from the Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato, they can explain the benefits of hiring experts and consult with them for you. Expert witnesses can interpret physical evidence and explain its relevance to your case, helping you recover compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, loss of income, and more. Call (954) 633-8270 to start your initial consultation.
What Qualifies a Motorcycle Accident Witness as an Expert?
An expert witness is someone who has the specialized knowledge, skills, and required expertise to substantiate specific areas of your personal injury claim. Depending on the laws of your state, the expert could also be required to have specific years of experience and training.
Motorcycle accident injury expert testimony must be scientific enough to qualify as advanced and extensive. It must also be simple enough for laypeople making decisions on your case to understand. The lawyer who handles your case will also help the experts prepare testimony for trial or prepare appropriate written statements.
Motorcycle Mechanics and Engineering Experts Rely on Specialized Knowledge
Motorcycle riders can recover damages by proving the vehicle driver’s negligence caused their accident. To prove the driver’s negligence—duty, breach, causation, and damages—your lawyer may consult relevant experts, including:
- Motorcycle mechanics who can examine your bike and testify to its working condition
- Motorcycle accident reconstruction experts who can examine evidence and witness statements to determine how the accident occurred
- Motorcycle manufacturing experts who can certify that your bike was free from mechanical flaws or defects
- Motorcycle builders and retailers who can assess the repairability of your bike or its replacement value
The experts your legal team consults will depend on the type of accident you were in and any allegations the at-fault party makes about the role you played in its cause. Your motorcycle accident lawyer will identify the experts your case needs and assess their credentials to meet the state’s requirements.
Medical Expert Witness Testimony in Motorcycle Injury Trials
Expert witnesses for motorcycle injury cases can also include medical experts who can describe the cause of your injuries and their previous, current, and ongoing medical costs. A medical expert can examine your medical records and injuries to learn more about your condition.
Their expert opinion is an important part of your case because it can help you avoid paying out-of-pocket medical expenses at the conclusion of your case.
Medical experts (including mental health experts) can also:
- Prove the motorcycle accident caused your injuries
- Identify the need for short- and long-term rehabilitation your injuries require
- Attest to the psychological impact of the accident and the monetary value of your mental and emotional pain and suffering
- Testify about the physical pain and suffering of your injuries and the recovery process, which can also be taxing
The at-fault party can be held accountable for these ongoing costs. Your legal team will consult with medical, rehab, and psychiatric experts to substantiate your case and its monetary value.
Economic Expert Testimony in Motorcycle Injury Trials
Because you are largely unprotected from the impact of a Miami motorcycle accident lawyer , you could be left with hefty medical bills. You will also lose income if your injuries prevent you from returning to work. To assess your appropriate economic damages, your personal injury attorney will consult these types of expert witnesses:
- Economists
- Financial planners
- Accountants
- Industry experts
Motorcycle accident expert reports can give clarity into your lost income. More importantly, if your injuries prevent you from working for an extended time, they can estimate your future income loss.
These financial estimations can prove the value of your anticipated income if you are permanently unable to return to work by estimating the lifetime value of your loss of future earning capacity. They can also support compensation recovery for the families of motorcycle accident fatalities.
Call Now for a Free Review of Your Motorcycle Accident Injury Case
If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle collision, expert witnesses can substantiate your right to compensation. At the Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato, our legal team will explain the role of expert witnesses in motorcycle accident injury cases.
You do not have to build your case or recover damages on your own. Contact one of our case evaluation team members today to learn more about the steps we take to obtain financial compensation for you. Start your initial consultation when you call (954) 633-8270.
