Lawyer Monthly Magazine - February 2019 Edition

EXPERT WITNESS Over the next few pages you will read about court instructions, the complexi- ties involved in forensic investigations, and about the professional expertise of each of our contributors. The variation in these roles is outstanding, and it’s easy to see why these expert witnesses are instructed as leaders in their professions, whether it be computer science, vehicle collisions, engineering systems, or even the most niche of jobs. Being an expert witness of course involves knowing every detail, risk, and out- come that might be of a particular scenario, and even if the expert is experi- enced and thorough on all aspects of the scenario, discrepancies can only be found by the best. This feature enables us to see the law from an alternative per- spective and grasp a new viewpoint to ways in which the sector can change. This month we explore: Transportation Industry & Accidents