Expert witnesses play a powerful role in birth injury lawsuits. A successful birth injury claim often depends on strong testimony from professionals who can explain complex medical facts to a jury.
These experts help prove whether medical care during labor or delivery was below accepted standards and caused compensable harm.
Medical experts explain the standard of care
In most Kentucky birth injury cases, medical experts explain what care a competent provider should have delivered. These experts often include obstetricians, neonatologists or nurses with delivery room experience. They compare the care provided during childbirth to what the standard of care demands in similar situations. If a doctor or hospital failed to act as a reasonably skilled provider would, a medical expert will point this out clearly.
Life care planners show future needs
If a child suffers permanent injury, a life care planner can explain the long-term impact. This expert reviews the child’s medical condition and outlines future costs. These costs may include therapy, assistive devices, medication, home modifications and long-term care. This information helps courts or juries understand how the injury affects the child’s life and what financial support is necessary.
Economic experts calculate losses
Economic experts determine the value of financial damages in a birth injury case. They consider medical bills and future care needs. If a child will not be able to work as an adult due to the injury, the economist can estimate the total lost income over a lifetime.
Expert testimony helps clarify whether medical mistakes caused a birth injury and what damages occurred as a result. Without these experts, juries may not fully understand the nature of the injury or the impact it has on the child’s future. Choosing the right experts helps build a clear and strong case.