James E. Lewis on Transportation Safety, Expert Witness Testimony and Overcoming Daubert Challenges

🔨 Transportation Safety & Expert Credibility: Overcoming Daubert Challenges | James Lewis on On The Stand with Ashish Arun

Join transportation safety expert James E. Lewis, with over 20 years of experience in expert witnessing and industry compliance, as he openly shares his professional journey through one of the most challenging moments in an expert's career - a Daubert challenge, and how it reshaped his approach to transportation safety testimony.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction: The Road to Expert Testimony

(01:12) From Dealerships to Courtrooms: James Lewis' Career Path

(02:26) The Defining Case: Standing Against Dealership Fraud

(03:16) Navigating Federal Court: Lessons from Early Testimonies

(05:55) Understanding the Roles: Plaintiff vs. Defense in Transportation Cases

(07:53) The Expert Witness Playbook: Preparation and Objectivity

(08:54) Striking the Balance: Working for Both Plaintiffs and Defense

(10:28) Staying Current: The Shelf Life of an Expert Witness

(16:08) Complex Cases and Industry Challenges: A Deep Dive

(19:06) Writing for Credibility: The Role of Publications in Expert Testimony

(22:04) Controversy in Testimony: Handling Objections and Missteps

(35:31) Leveraging Credentials: Certifications and Continuing Education

(38:08) Facing Industry Changes: The Role of Technology and AI

(43:08) Advice to Aspiring Experts: Building a Career in Transportation Safety

📚 YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• Warning signs of potential Daubert challenges

• Practical strategies to strengthen expert testimony

• Keys to maintaining scientific rigor in transportation safety

• Methods for demonstrating methodology reliability

• Techniques for presenting complex safety data effectively

👥 ESSENTIAL VIEWING FOR:

• Expert Witnesses in Transportation Safety

• Trial Attorneys

• Legal Consultants

• Safety Compliance Officers

• Risk Management Professionals

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