Expert Witness Journal Dec 24 - Journal - Page 28
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Keeping Expert Reports on Track
to Enhance Litigation Outcomes
Reflections by Circle Expert Service on our Past to Improve the Future
Circle has been delivering expert services for five
years, with significant growth in the past two.
Through continuous quality reviews, Yvonne and
Maria have refined our processes to better support the
litigation process.
it requires clear, soundly based opinions communicated effectively to laypersons. Circle’s experts strive to
meet the highest standards by being:
• Independent and declaring any conflict of interest
• Impartial
• Objective
• Unbiased
• Duty-bound to the court
We are aware that expert reports are just one cog in a
larger litigation wheel of justice. Staying updated with
litigation trends is essential.
Our experts are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and
reliable. Reports are clear, concise, and well-structured, with summaries at the start of the report as well
as being numbered with clear headings.
Throughout this article we provide some sample anon
case text which would usually be numbered in the
reports for added clarity.
This article highlights our key findings and research
on maintaining effective expert practices in personal
injury claims.
Despite the “Law and Order” effect, where jurors
often expect dramatic testimonies, expert witnesses
and reports provide critical insights into complex
issues. Key disputes often hinge on expert opinions.
As Her Honour Judge Anuja Dhir QC states, “When
an expert gives their opinion well, it has a devastating
impact on the outcome of a trial.”
Hence, a Summary from a Care OT report:
“Based on my assessment, observations, and the Care
discussion plus care diary completed on X, client Z requires
additional care, support or equipment in various aspects of
daily life including:
Being a good expert involves more than credentials;
EXPERT WITNESS JOURNAL
26
DECEMBER 2024
