How does a Daubert challenge work in Georgia, and can the defense keep my expert off the stand?

How does a Daubert challenge work in Georgia, and can the defense keep my expert off the stand?

Yes — and this is one of the most strategically important battlegrounds in Georgia personal injury litigation. Under O.C.G.A. § 24-7-702, defense attorneys routinely file Daubert motions asking the trial court to exclude a plaintiff’s expert on the grounds that the expert’s methodology is not sufficiently reliable. If the court grants such a motion and excludes your causation expert, for example, your case may be dismissed entirely. This is why expert selection and preparation are not afterthoughts — they are central to case strategy from day one. James R. Haug has successfully defended Daubert challenges in Georgia State Courts and has the experience to select experts whose methodology will withstand the most rigorous judicial scrutiny.