Jason W. Hammer was certified as Claims Litigation Management Professional and was awarded the Litigation Management Institute certificate by the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Hosted at Columbia Law School in New York City, the Litigation Management Institute is the first certification program specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the business of litigation management. The rigorous program is geared toward attorneys and those in the litigation management...
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Jason W. Hammer authored an article entitled "To Hire or Not to Hire: Considerations in Retaining and Using Accident Reconstruction or Biomechanical Experts Properly" that was featured in Volume 13, Issue 37 of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) publication "The Voice." DRI is the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Membership in DRI provides access to resources and tools for attorneys who strive to provide high-quality, balanced and excellent service to their...
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This article focuses on the practical considerations that an attorney should take into account when making the decision to hire and to retain an accident reconstructionist or biomechanical expert. While certainly not exhaustive, the article covers the basic issues to consider when making such a decision, namely how soon should an attorney hire an expert, how an expert may assist with a case, factors to consider when making a hiring decision, and how to vet a potential expert. When to hire an...
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