Is an expert witness necessary to prove a premises liability case?
Sometimes it is necessary to hire an expert with special knowledge so that he/she can educate the jury about matters not commonly understood by the general public. For example, an expert may be required to explain to a jury why a parking lot is designed in a manner which can cause injury, or an expert may be needed to explain how a building fails to comply with relevant building codes and local ordinances. In addition to these experts, medical experts and economists can also assist in explaining matters to the jury that they would not ordinarily fully understand.
