What is the demand for Expert Witnesses?
In a substantial portion of the 16,000,000+ new lawsuits and the untold number of criminal cases every year, there are at least two — and often several opposing sides in the dispute. The legal disputes in which outside Forensic Consultants are needed range from a low of less than $10,000 in claims and damages to $500,000,000 and more. In a large percentage of these legal disputes, it becomes apparent that there will not be a quick and easy resolution and settlement. The opposing parties will then typically hire Forensic Consultants from one or more of a multitude of professional fields to assist them with the specific issues of the legal dispute as it moves forward in time toward a trial date. Each opposing side may have a need for between one and five or more Forensic Consultants and Expert Witnesses — usually from different professional areas. This clearly translates into a massive number of consulting assignments for Forensic Consultants and Expert Witnesses in many areas. In cont
