impartial expert

impartial expert
Witness appointed by tribunal for unbiased opinion on matter addressed to the court. Commonly, Worker's Compensation Board will appoint an impartial physician to examine and report his findings to Board. Similar usage of experts is made in social security disability hearings. Also, a court may appoint an expert witness (see e.g., Fed.R.Evid. 706)

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