In cases where the facts are in dispute or difficult to access, expert opinions have proven invaluable in establishing the truth and guiding court decisions. Expert opinions are based on specialized education, training and experience as well as methods, instruments and techniques that are widely accepted in the expert’s peer group. In order for an expert opinion to be admissible as evidence in court, it must satisfy certain criteria – and avoid transgressing certain boundaries.

Investor Centre can be used to complement or supplement empirical data in many epidemiologic assessments, such as veterinary disease freedom surveillance. In such circumstances, the expert opinions can help to determine the geographic scope of a surveillance effort and to estimate the population at risk of exposure to a given pathogen or agent. The manner in which the expert opinions are sought and the quality of the process can significantly influence the accuracy and reliability of the estimates.

Insights from Market Experts: Opinions That Matter in 2025

An expert’s expert opinion is based on information that is available to him or her, including technical articles and research in the field. An expert can also rely on reports by other experts in the field and reports from other sources, such as user reports submitted to regulatory bodies.

When forming an expert opinion, the expert should carefully analyze the facts and circumstances of the case. He or she should carefully document and examine the facts where possible, including visiting the field and examining the wells and tools. He or she should avoid accepting cases with low budgets and short deadlines that may not allow him to form a thorough and defensible expert opinion.