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What is the difference between Eye witness and Expert witness?
Eye Witness Is permitted to testify on observed and to some extent perceived facts. Expert…
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What is the role of an expert in a court system consistent with Professional standards (codes of ethics)?
Role of an Expert in a Court System Experts must earnestly try to be impartial…
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What are the aims of a legal system?
Aims of a Legal System is To administer a complex system of legal rights that…
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How should the expert witness exhibit one’s ‘confidentiality responsibility’?
The expert witnesses must Not divulge their investigations unless called upon to do so by…
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What are the Expert engineers’ responsibilities towards their hirers?
They should present their qualifications to the client Investigate thoroughly the cases entrusted to them.…
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What are the types of cases, expert witnesses are called upon to testify in court & what are the stakes?
1. Types of Cases I. Airplane crash II. Defective products III. Personal injury IV. Property…
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How should Expert Engineers function?
They should function as impartial seekers of facts & Communicators of truth but not as…
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What is the work done by Engineers as Experts?
Engineers, in their position as experts, explain the happenings of the past in terms of…
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What are the steps to be taken resolve disputes?
1. Define how risks are to be apportioned and payment of fees to be made 2. Make…
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What are the reasons that cause ‘Disputes’? Who is the major loser in any dispute?
• Large projects involve owners, consultants and contractors and many participants at various levels in these…