Early Uses of a Professional Engineer in the Litigation Process

Posted on May 20, 2011

Apart from lawyers in firms that handle patent or intellectual property cases, few attorneys studied engineering as their undergraduate major. However, many firms litigate product liability and personal injury suits in which engineering knowledge is vital to aid in the investigation or an engineer is needed as an expert witness. When is the engineer’s input […]

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What’s the Difference: Accident Reconstructionists Versus Engineers that do Root-Cause Failure Analysis?

Posted on May 20, 2011

Attorneys that handle litigation involving various types of vehicle accidents may retain these professionals as investigators and/or expert witnesses. When is the use of one more appropriate than the other? The answer depends on what primary information is being sought to support your client’s case. The reconstructionist typically can determine, for example, the contribution of […]

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