What is an expert witness?

 

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An expert witness is a witness in a court case who is called because he or she has specific knowledge of a particular field that is generally beyond what is known by an average layperson. An expert is usually permitted to testify to his/her opinion. A layperson can testify only as to the facts in question. In medical malpractice, doctors are typically called to testify as experts. In an accident case, an accident reconstruction expert may be called to testify as to what and how the accident occurred.


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