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[Assessor liability DGOU].

Peter W Gaidzik¹

¹Fakultät für Gesundheit, Institut für Medizinrecht, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Alfred-Herrhausen-Str. 50, 58448, Witten, Deutschland. peter.gaidzik@uni-wh.de.

Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)

|March 17, 2023

Summary

Lawsuits for incorrect expert assessments are uncommon and rarely successful, yet they pose significant time and annoyance burdens for defendants. This analysis clarifies legal liability principles for expert opinions in and out of court.

Keywords:

Contract with third party protection Expert witness Liability § 839a German Civil Code Malpractice Negligence

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Area of Science:

Legal Medicine
Forensic Science
Expert Testimony Law

Context:

Legal liability risks associated with expert assessments are frequently misjudged.
While lawsuits for incorrect assessments are seldom successful, they create substantial burdens for defendants.

Purpose:

To present the legal principles governing expert opinion liability.
To differentiate liability within and outside formal court proceedings.

Summary:

Expert opinion liability risks are often overestimated or underestimated.
Successful lawsuits against incorrect assessments are rare, but the process is time-consuming and burdensome.
The paper outlines legal frameworks for expert witness accountability.

Impact:

Provides clarity on legal responsibilities for expert witnesses.
Aids legal professionals and experts in understanding potential liabilities.
Contributes to a more accurate perception of risks in expert assessment.