Expert witness consultants often play critically important roles in litigation. Every week thousands of specialists like medical consultants, engineers, scientists and architects deliver testimony. The more important or complex the matter, the more likely it is that one or more experts will be involved for each side.
Consultants who act as expert witnesses in civil or criminal proceedings have traditionally enjoyed immunity from claims of negligence and breach of contract in relation to the evidence that they give to the court, either by written or verbal testimony. The justification for such protection has been that all witnesses should be able to present their evidence freely and without undue pressure or fear of reprisal. Continue reading ‘Expert Witness Insurance – The End of Expert Witness Immunity?’ »