Object of the dispute
It is important to distinguish allegations, records, admitted facts, and points requiring dental knowledge.
Forensic questions
Questions for dental forensic examination with clarity, relevance, and technical grounding.
Forensic questions are submitted to the appointed expert to clarify relevant points in a case. In dentistry, they should connect to the records, disputed facts, and scientific limits, avoiding suggestive, repetitive, or unrelated wording.
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How questions are prepared
Drafting should begin with a review of the case and identification of what genuinely requires dental expertise.
Objective wording
Each question should address a clear topic and allow a reasoned answer without asking the expert for a legal conclusion.
Logical sequence
Questions may be organized around diagnosis, conduct, documentation, causation, damage, prognosis, and limitations when relevant.
Role of technical assistance
A technical assistant supports a party but should preserve rigor, intellectual honesty, and respect for documentary limits.
Initial questions
They are submitted at the appropriate procedural stage to direct analysis toward relevant matters.
Supplementary questions
They may clarify answers, omissions, or new elements, subject to procedural rules and judicial decisions.
Review of the expert report
Subsequent analysis checks methodology, coherence, responses, records considered, and stated limitations.
iVera
Organize the first contact with iVera
iVera gathers the initial context of the request and helps the team understand the topic more clearly. It does not diagnose, define clinical conduct, or replace professional assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for an initial understanding, without replacing a professional assessment.
Can lawyers draft questions without a technical assistant?
Yes, but support from a dental professional can help convert legal concerns into technically appropriate questions.
Can a question ask the expert for a legal conclusion?
As a general rule, questions should focus on technical matters. Legal interpretation belongs to the court and the parties.
Can supplementary questions be submitted?
That depends on the procedural stage and judicial decision. They should seek technical clarification rather than repeat answered questions.
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