ExactSource Blog Preparing for a Career as an Expert Witness: Developing Fundamental Investigation Skills [Part 2]

As part of our recent expansion and launch of the Forensic Engineering practice area, we are publishing a weekly series on "Preparing for a Career as an Expert Witness." Click here for more information on our forensic engineering recruiting solutions.Forensic engineers are called upon to analyze various calamities involving injuries or significant property losses, including car accidents, building collapses, fires, explosions, and industrial accidents. Not only do these investigations require sound engineering skills, but they also require myriad technical skills, including the ability to document an accident scene for later. Failure to document an accident scene properly can lead to catastrophic results if incorrect measurements, photographs, and notes are relied on when forming an opinion to be given at trial. Many forensic engineers believe these skills can only be learned "on the job" through trial and error. However, taking a proactive approach to developing these skills can pay off immensely as you prepare for a career in forensic engineering.Here are 3 ways to begin developing your fundamental investigative skills: