The Biomedical Scientist as Expert Witness - Paul D Ellner

The Biomedical Scientist as Expert Witness

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Buch | Hardcover
182 Seiten
2005
American Society for Microbiology (Verlag)
978-1-55581-345-1 (ISBN)
29,90 inkl. MwSt
Provides the forensic microbiologist with the critical tools needed to make an effective courtroom appearance. * Covers all aspects of an expert witness's activities-from initial contact with client to testifying at a deposition or trial. * Utilizes data from actual cases to illustrate how opinions are formed. * Provides explanation of legal proceedings. * Teaches scientists how to utilize expert knowledge with maximum effectiveness in the courtroom. * Briefs scientists on the importance of behavior at deposition and in a courtroom. * Features valuable information on the business aspects of acting as an expert witness, including material on billing, fees, and advertising.


This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.

Table of Contents


1. The Forensic Microbiologist as an Expert

2. How the Process Starts

3. The Arena

4. Basics of Tort Law

5. Basics of Tort Law

6. Duties of the Expert Witness

7. Obtaining Experimental Evidence

8. The Analytical Process

9. Reports and Affidavits

10. Depositions

11. The Trial

12. Cases Involving Laboratory Errors

13. Medical Malpractice

14. The Nonphysician in Medical Malpractice Litigation

15. Food Poisoning Cases

16. Product Liability Cases

17. Corporate Disputes

18. Other Tort Cases

19. Working as a Litigation Consultant

20. Cases Not Taken

21. Business Aspects

22. Observation from the Witness Stand: How Trial Lawyers Can Improve the Use of the Expert

23. Evolution of Expert Witnesses

Appendix A. Federal Rules of Evidence

Appendix B. Forms

Appendix C. Resources

Glossary of Legal Terms

Erscheint lt. Verlag 6.12.2005
Verlagsort Washington DC
Sprache englisch
Gewicht 388 g
Themenwelt Studium 2. Studienabschnitt (Klinik) Rechtsmedizin
ISBN-10 1-55581-345-3 / 1555813453
ISBN-13 978-1-55581-345-1 / 9781555813451
Zustand Neuware
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