Complimentary Article
Toxic Exposure and Disease: Perspectives from the Scientific, Regulatory and Legal Communities On Causation
Written by Catherine Boston, MPH, DABT of Roux, Justin DeWitt P.E., LEED, & Joe Welter, Esq.
Juries are often incapable of truly understanding the differences between good and bad science, especially when well-qualified experts on both sides appear convincing. The key to solving this problem is to educate courts on how to objectively assess the literature, and only permit expert opinions that meet the high standards of truly reliable science; thus, truly fulfilling their gatekeeping role of only permitting scientifically-reliable expert opinions to support claims of toxic exposure. The scientific, regulatory, and legal fields can better support courts in their gatekeeping responsibilities by continuing this open dialogue and transparently acknowledging differing opinions, methodologies, and missions.
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