Need a Psychiatric Expert Witness? Probably.

Psychiatric expert witnesses are increasingly being engaged in criminal and civil proceedings to shed light on the mental condition of key parties. Within psychiatry, doctors specializing in the field of forensic psychiatry have traditionally undertaken this role. However, there is an increasing demand for psychiatrists working in other psychiatric disciplines to perform expert witness work.

Insurance firms, for instance, are increasingly hiring neuropsychiatrists to evaluate the relationship between injuries and illnesses and cognitive dysfunction. Neuropsychiatrists are also being used to link psychiatric issues to the exposure of drugs or chemicals. Further, geriatric psychiatrists are being used with increasing frequency to testify to issues of incompetence in legal disputes involving wills and trusts, while addiction psychiatrists are testifying as to the influence of dependency on an individual's mental state and behavior. General psychiatrists are also being engaged in employment cases to determine whether a person is fit for work

Whatever your legal dispute, chances are good that a psychiatric expert witness might be able to help your case. Most expert witness referral firms closely follow litigation trends concerning the use of psychiatrists and keep a steady pool of experts on hand. However, there is always a short supply. If you think you may need a psychiatric expert witness, act quickly.