In the aftermath of catastrophic accidents, a thorough investigation is necessary to assess the cause of the disaster and determine what steps must be taken.
In this interview, Dr John Ford discusses the professional knowledge required to be an effective expert witness on engineering matters and how the practice has changed in recent months.
Below, we hear from Deborah Johnson, an expert in communication and cognitive psychology. She explains the necessity of training witnesses ahead of a trial and her own process in helping them to overcome bad habits and deliver effective testimony.
In what ways is fire investigation more than just gathering witness statements? A forensic fire investigator is normally appointed to determine what happened, why and in what sequence. We usually work for insurance companies, often acting through intermediaries such as loss adjusters and solicitors, although we also undertake work for corporate clients and public bodies. […]
At the same time as wireless communication standards have gained economic importance, litigations pertaining to standard-essential patents fill courtrooms across the globe. Lots of examples can be found around the world. Ericsson and Samsung are in dispute over standard-essential patents, so are Nokia and Daimler, Panoptis and Apple, and many others. The sums that international […]
He explores the common risk factors and the process behind identifying if more could have been done by the prison institution to save inmates from committing suicide. Suicide in jails and prisons is a significant public health issue in the United States and worldwide. It is the second leading cause of death in jails and […]
What are common cases you instruct on? As a podiatrist, I work mostly on personal injury or negligence to the feet, ankles and lower legs, focusing on the long term effect those injuries have upon mobility, gait and posture. These cases can arise from an injury sustained in the workplace, a road traffic or cycling accident, […]
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