This is the second in a series of articles that will address cross-examining defense biomechanical experts and the field of biomechanics generally. Last month, I left off by indicating that this series would provide the tools to competently cross-examine the defense medical expert in the field of biomechanics.
Like most areas of cross-examination, it is important to identify and understand the literature upon which the expert is relying in forming his or her opinions. There are certain texts that seem to be universally relied upon by experts in the field. A classic examination of techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements was written by David A. Winter, called Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement, published in 1990. Another well-established text in the field was co-authored in 1988 by James G. Hay, and J. Gavin Reid, called Anatomy, Mechanics and Human Motion.
