In legal proceedings, certain questions can only be answered through specialized technical expertise rather than legal knowledge alone. Expert opinion (HMK Art. 293; CMK Art. 67/6) enables parties to obtain scientific assessment from a qualified expert on issues relevant to their case.
Expert opinion on standard of care deviations and causation in medical negligence claims
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Learn More →A court-appointed expert is designated by the court and serves both parties. An expert opinion (HMK Art. 293) is a scientific assessment obtained by a party from a qualified expert, addressing specific technical questions relevant to the case. Under CMK Art. 67/6, prosecutors, parties and their counsel may also obtain scientific opinions in criminal proceedings.
1) Preliminary assessment: The scope of the questions and the adequacy of available materials are established before any formal opinion is prepared.
2) Question definition: Questions must target the technical aspects of the case. A well-defined question is the foundation of a well-grounded opinion.
3) Document review and analysis: Official records, medical documents, visual and physical evidence are analyzed.
4) Written opinion: The report clearly sets out the materials reviewed, methodology applied, findings, discussion and conclusions.