The Role of Expert Witnesses in Truck Crash Cases

Maximizing the Services of Expert Witnesses with the Albuquerque Truck Crash Lawyers at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Truck Crash Cases

No one knows what happened in your truck crash except you, the other driver, and any bystanders—and when one party files an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit, and the other disputes the facts, the case can quickly turn into a legal game of “he said, she said.”

Expert witnesses can help clarify factual disputes and other pressing issues for the court from an authoritative, third-party perspective. New Mexico judges and attorneys alike trust the testimony of specialists to help understand the events of a case and correctly assign liability. If you need to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit after a truck crash and will need the help of an expert witness to verify your story, let us tell you what you need to know.

Why Are Expert Witnesses Important in Truck Crash Cases?

With their wealth of experience and specialized knowledge, expert witnesses help establish the technical details of a truck crash; for instance, the testimony of mechanical specialists can explain the mechanics of truck crashes, vehicle maintenance, or industry standards.

Crash reconstruction experts, on the other hand, can analyze the physical evidence from the scene to virtually recreate the crash.

If you hire an expert witness, they can back up your side of the story by supporting any arguments you or your attorney make in court; not only can they provide their insight, they can also explain their expertise in a way that both jury and judge can understand. When a court fully grasps the data an expert witness provides, you stand a much better chance at winning your case.

What Types of Expert Witnesses Are Typically Involved?

Mechanical engineers can determine whether vehicle malfunctions caused your crash; medical experts can describe your injuries and their long-term impacts; reconstruction experts can describe how the crash occurred to the judge and jury.

If you can recruit the services of all three types of experts to your case, you can paint a full picture of what happened and maximize your chances of securing the compensation you deserve for your crash.

How Do Expert Witnesses Affect the Outcome of Your Case?

The testimony of expert witnesses can make it easier for the court to understand the evidence, thereby helping them correctly assign fault and calculate the damages you deserve. If, for instance, an expert witness’s testimony tells the court that the truck in your crash suffered from a critical malfunction, the court could place liability for your crash on the manufacturer. And if a reconstruction expert determines that the truck driver in your crash broke the speed limit, ran a red light, or otherwise engaged in neglectful driving, you could have a strong case to blame the driver for your injuries.

Maximizing the Services of Expert Witnesses with the Albuquerque Truck Crash Lawyers at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC

Expert witnesses review the evidence, conduct their own independent analyses, and prepare reports for the court—but you need a seasoned and experienced personal injury attorney to make the best use of their testimony. Our Albuquerque truck crash lawyers at Buchanan Law Firm, LLC know exactly how to use their services to build your strongest possible case. Trust us with your legal defense, so you just need to worry about healing from your injuries. Call our Albuquerque, New Mexico, office at 505-900-3559 or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation. We serve clients throughout Sante Fe and the surrounding areas. 

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Hospital negligence resulted in catastrophic injury. This was a case involving a patient who entered the hospital for routine observation but left the hospital with catastrophic and permanent injuries due to neglect and improper treatment. This case involved extensive expert testimony on all aspects of the client’s care, both by hospital administration, hospital employees, and contractors who were involved in her treatment.

$8 Million
Semi Truck Wrongful Death

Semi-truck negligence caused wrongful death. This case involved a semi-truck driver who was intoxicated on illegal substances and killed our client. The key to this case was both aggressive discovery work, and understanding the trucking laws that regulate truck drivers and motor carriers, so we could prove how reckless it was to put the driver on the road that day.

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Semi Truck Catastrophic Injury

Semi-truck negligence caused catastrophic injury. This case involved a semi-truck driver who lost control of his vehicle in a high-traffic area, causing devastating injuries to our client. We were able to reconstruct every step of the events leading up to the crash that day to piece together why this happened, using sophisticated experts in reconstruction engineering.

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Semi Truck & Corporate Negligence

Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused wrongful death. Our client died as a result of the defendant’s negligence in parking a commercial vehicle. The key to this case was understanding trucking regulations and local ordinances at play to show how the situation should have been handled safely.

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Semi Truck Wrongful Death

Semi-truck causing wrongful death. This sad case involved the tragic death of our clients when a semi-driver was high on illegal substances. The key to this case was working closely with law enforcement and our reconstruction expert to identify all of the assets we could recover for these clients so that they could be as fully compensated as possible.

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