The forensic human factors specialist is an advocate, an advocate of our discipline’s value in determining the cause of accidents, errors, and system failure. It follows that when we appear before the trier of fact – be it judge, jury, or attorney – we want to effectively convey our opinions and their foundation. The purpose of this session is for four practitioners of forensic human factors to share methods of providing testimony that are readily understandable and helpful to the trier of fact. In addition, a practicing attorney will give her take on criteria and concerns in retaining a forensic human factors specialist.
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