Expert Witnesses in Your Truck Accident Claim

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We have a client in Corpus Christi who has a lot of good questions. One of those questions was, “Do we need experts to help prove my trucking case?” The answer to that, generally speaking, is yes. When you are involved in a trucking accident, there are a lot of unique issues that come into play, such as hiring an expert to do the download of the black box data that is in the truck. Also, you may have to hire an expert to reconstruct how the entire accident took place, based on the black box data, eyewitness testimony, and of course the client’s point of view, as well as other information that an expert can gather.

Sometimes, you also need to have experts to prove your medical case. For example, your doctor could provide medical testimony connecting the accident to your injuries. Sometimes, we need to hire an economist to calculate the wages that you may lose in the future, if you’re not able to go back to the same job that you had before the truck accident. Of course, if there is alcohol involved, then we have to hire a toxicologist to determine the alcohol level of the truck driver or any other driver involved at the time of the collision.

Yes, most trucking cases, most 18-wheeler cases do require some experts and the number of experts depends on the particular circumstances of your particular situation. If you contact us for a free consultation, we will be happy to discuss the issue of experts with you or any other questions that you may have.