Author Question: Explain the difference between an expert witness and a lay witness. Explain the situations in ... (Read 59 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Explain the difference between an expert witness and a lay witness.

Explain the
situations in which each type of witness may be used.

Question 2

Describe two types of client interviews other than the initial client interview.

Explain
the purpose of each type.

leeeep · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The difference between an expert witness and a lay witness is that an expert witness has professional training and experience that qualifies him or her to testify on a particular subject. A lay witness, on the other hand, is someone who can truthfully and accurately testify as to certain facts in question without having specialized training or knowledge. Expert witnesses are often used in medical malpractice and product liability cases to establish the duty, or standard of care, that the defendant owed to the plaintiff. Lay witnesses are the people who observed or have other information about an event or a fact and are used to testify about the same.

Answer to Question 2

Two types of client interviews that are commonly conducted by paralegals are:

Subsequent client interviewsThe purpose of a subsequent client interview is to obtain necessary information from the client, such as documents or other data.
Informational interviewThe purpose of the informational interview is to discuss upcoming legal proceedings, such as depositions or trials.