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John Wiley Expert Report Writing In Toxicology: Forensic, Scientific And Legal Aspects by Coleman
Every year throughout the world, individuals health isdamaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most casesthese problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanentdamage. Whilst any justified claim for compensation requiresmedical and legal evidence a crucial and often controversialcomponent of this process is the establishment of a causal linkbetween the individual s condition and exposure to a specificchemical or substance. Causation, in terms of how a substance orsubstances led the claimant to his or her current plight, can bedifficult to establish and the main purpose of this book, is toprovide the aspiring expert report writer with a concise, practicalguide that uses case histories to illuminate the process ofestablishing causation in occupational toxicityproceedings. Expert Report Writing in Toxicology: Forensic, Scientific andLegal Aspects proves invaluable to scientists across arange of disciplines needing guidance as to what is expected ofthem in terms of the best use of their expertise and how to presenttheir findings in a manner that is authoritative, balanced andinformative.
Key Features:-
- A practical, accessible guide to the preparation of balanced,scientifically sound expert reports in
- Focuses on the scientist s role in establishing a causallink between exposure to toxins and an indiv
- Includes real–life case histories drawn from the Author s15 years experience in this area to illustr