Expert trial witness that offers opinions on the mechanics and impact forces in traffic accidents
To assist the fact finder at trial in understanding the forces and physical mechanics involved in an automobile collision, the lawyers may retain an accident reconstruction expert to provide their opinion of how the accident happened at the time of trial.
These experts usually explain how and under what conditions the opposing external and interior forces impacted the occupants. However, such experts are not allowed to exceed their scope of expertise nor offer opinions concerning who was at fault for the accident.
Unfortunately, expert witnesses such as accident reconstructionists have earned a reputation for being “hired guns” in court cases. Juries often discard opposing experts, knowing they have been retained by the parties to offer a biased opinion.
