expert witness reliability

Expert witness reliability refers to how trustworthy and credible an expert’s testimony is in a legal case. It depends on the expert’s qualifications, the methods they used to reach their conclusions, and whether those methods are accepted by the scientific or professional community. Courts assess reliability to ensure that expert opinions are based on sound, well-supported evidence rather than speculation or unsupported assumptions. Essentially, reliable expert testimony helps the court make informed decisions by providing scientifically or professionally valid insights relevant to the case.