post by Sam C.
Ever since evolution forced us onto the ground, mankind has had to rely upon its ability to walk. Many people walk to work on a daily basis, and regular walking can make up a large part of a healthy exercise regime. Indeed, a large number of jobs depend heavily on a person’s mobility; whether that is on a construction yard carrying materials from one side to another or wandering around the classroom helping students with their work. If anything was to happen to our feet, resulting in our restricted movement, it could have disastrous consequences.
Unfortunately, our feet are some of the most vulnerable parts of our body. We are always prone to stubbing our toes, or tripping and twisting an ankle; a metatarsal fracture is one of the most common types of injury in sport. This certainly impairs our free movement; slowing us down and meaning that we are more likely to struggle with work. Sometimes these injuries are our own fault; we can occasionally be clumsy, trip and fall. In those situations, we are happy to take the blame and the harm that comes with it; we could have avoided the problem had we been more careful.
However, suppose that your foot has already been weakened by an accident that wasn’t your fault. If you then suffer an injury, it is natural to want to know whether it has been caused, at least in part, by your already weakened state. This is where a podiatry expert witness comes in handy. They have had years of experience dealing with similar situations to yours and will be able to provide you with expert advice. By listening to your story and examining your foot and the various x-rays that you will no doubt have obtained. They will be able to gage whether your injuries could have been avoided had it not been for the earlier negligence that weakened your foot. This will ensure that you only claim if you have a viable case.
Not only that; the podiatry expert witness will play a vital role throughout your trial. Your lawyer can only win your case if he has evidence to work with. He needs to be able to question experts and put the evidence in such a way that makes it clear that the injuries were caused by the negligence of another. The expert witness will provide testimony in court that supports your claim. This could be the vital piece of evidence that pushes your case over the finishing line.
Podiatry Expert Witnesses and Litigation
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