30 LAWYER MONTHLY EXPERT WITNESS AWARDS 2025 “A picture tells a thousand words, and it’s best to show an image of the normal anatomy of an area, then contrast it with the pathology present and explain in layperson terms what the differences are and why that may be important.” How have advancements in imaging technology changed the role of radiological evidence in court cases, particularly in trauma and musculoskeletal disputes? As Radiology technology progresses, more types of scans are available, including 3D reconstructions and SPECT-CT, among others. Existing technology is also being deployed in new ways, such as the increasing use of CT for post-mortem imaging to determine the cause of death non-invasively. Cross-examination can be a challenging aspect of expert testimony. How do you present complex radiological findings in a way that is clear and defensible to legal professionals and the court? A picture tells a thousand words, and it’s best to show an image of the normal anatomy of an area, then contrast it with the pathology present and explain in layperson terms what the differences are and why that may be important. reporting since it helps me have confidence in including or excluding skeletal and other injuries. Radionuclide studies often have a bony element, too, with many SPECT-CT involving the spine or prosthesis. Post-mortem imaging is a relatively new field that will no doubt grow rapidly and may soon become the norm as a ‘virtuopsy’—a non-invasive method of determining the cause of death. It is also likely to play a significant role in forensic investigations. Given your experience working on both Claimant and Defendant cases, how do you ensure impartiality and maintain the highest standards of objectivity in your reports? I ignore whether Instructions are from claimant or defendant cases and simply answer impartially what is set out for me to give Expert Report on as per Letter of Instructions. This ensures I always provide the highest standards for objectivity in all my reports.
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