{"id":10606,"date":"2024-04-01T08:08:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T06:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maschinenkanzlei.de\/?p=10606"},"modified":"2025-06-16T11:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:18:41","slug":"appraiser-in-english-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maschinenkanzlei.de\/en\/appraiser-in-english-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert witness in English in international mechanical engineering litigation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The phone rings more than once a month or an email comes in asking: \u201c As an expert, do you speak English?\u201d<\/em> \u201c<\/p>

I’m always surprised that this question is asked so often. Of course, as an expert witness, you must be able to communicate, write and negotiate in English in a professional environment and not only in international legal disputes in mechanical engineering<\/a> .<\/p>

International disputes in mechanical engineering are time-consuming and can be costly. As a rule, local domestic lawyers are required at least in the country or even in the countries with the respective court locations abroad. Communication \u201claw-technology-law\u201d must also be guaranteed across national borders if you, as a mechanical engineering company and litigant, do not want to fall behind legally in the matter to be clarified.<\/p>

In an international legal dispute in the field of mechanical engineering, an expert who can communicate in English is necessary. If an expert speaks English and is fluent in business, this is fundamentally important for the course of the process for an involved party. The expert takes on a crucial role in international mechanical engineering litigation. This means that effective communication and a correct assessment of the facts can be ensured if an expert is fluent in English.<\/p>

Find out more about the processes in international mechanical engineering, possible language barriers and working in an international environment on behalf of mechanical engineering companies, commercial companies and insurance companies. The requirement is that the commissioning party always speaks English as an expert. Don’t be put off by the cost, make sure you get the best technical expertise as a machine appraisal from an appraiser in English to protect your legal interests. To do this, an expert must communicate in English if it is an international conflict. Read about classic events and cases in this area in the following sections.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Common causes of international legal disputes in mechanical engineering<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are various reasons why international legal disputes in mechanical engineering can arise between the manufacturer of a machine and the customer abroad.<\/p>

The cases I have supported so far have primarily dealt with the following problems:<\/p>

  1. Technical defects<\/a> :
    1. Malfunctions: The machine does not work as agreed or has unexpected errors.<\/li>
    2. Safety defects: The machine poses a safety risk to users.<\/li>
    3. Violations of technical guidelines.<\/li>
    4. Incorrect dimensioning: The machine does not meet technical and\/or legal requirements.<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
    5. Breach of contract:
      1. Defective delivery<\/a> : The machine is incomplete or does not correspond to the agreed specifications.<\/li>
      2. The condition of machines used must be checked with regard to the agreed contractual conditions.<\/li><\/ol><\/li>
      3. Liability issues:
        1. There was personal injury.<\/li>
        2. Property damage: The machine caused damage to other machines or objects.<\/li>
        3. Product liability: The manufacturer is liable for damage caused by the machine.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>

          There are certainly other key points for international legal disputes in mechanical engineering. It is always clear that an expert must be able to speak English in mechanical engineering and, ideally, master it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Why does an appraiser have to communicate in English?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          International legal disputes in mechanical engineering are not possible without the English language.<\/p>

          In an increasingly globalized world, expert reports in English are often used in international disputes. The English language is the lingua franca of the international business world. Law firms in several countries often work on the same case for the client. It is completely obvious that an expert must communicate in English with the lawyers who, like the expert, are acting on behalf of the same party.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          The correspondence with the party lawyers involved takes place<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          exclusively in English<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          instead of. That is why the appraiser must also communicate in English and, ideally, an expert must be fluent in English.<\/p>

          In many cases, expert reports need to be read and understood by a multilingual audience. The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world and is therefore the best choice for preparing reports in international mechanical engineering.<\/p>

          In addition, internal meetings, video conferences and on-site appointments in an international environment also take place in English. So speaking English as an expert is a must.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Examples from the international environment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          I can assure:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Every activity abroad is exciting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          But it is also clear that working abroad as an expert in mechanical engineering is absolutely possible<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          has nothing to do with sightseeing.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          The journey to and from the place usually takes some time and is exhausting. If you are in a different time zone, it becomes even more strenuous because it is almost always a short stay. Flying from Germany to the USA on Sunday and landing back in Germany on Thursday morning is exhausting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Case 1: Selling machines in the United Arab Emirates<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          A European company provided a company from the United Arab Emirates with all of its beverage production machines. These machines were used by the local drinks producer to produce drinks in the Arabian market on behalf of the European company. As part of this business relationship, it was agreed that the condition of the machines should be determined after the end of the contract in order to determine any damage resulting from use. For this purpose, the time values<\/a> of the individual machines were determined.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          At the beginning of the collaboration, both parties agreed that the beverage producer could purchase the machines from the European company at the determined fair value at the end of the contract term. Given the international dimension of this business relationship and the legal and technical complexity, it is essential that all aspects, including determining the condition of the machines and communications, are assessed by an expert in English.<\/p>

          It is obvious that an expert must speak English for this task. English enables consistent and precise communication between the parties. The detailed assessment of the condition of the machines requires clear and understandable documentation that is accessible to all parties involved.<\/p>

          A professional mechanical engineering appraiser ensures the integrity of the appraisal process and helps prevent or resolve disputes. In an international environment like this, the reviewer must communicate in English. This is essential in a professional environment to protect the interests of both parties and ensure a fair solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          Case 2: Personal injury to a machine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          A German manufacturer had sold a machine to other European countries.<\/p>

          The operating instructions did not describe how certain necessary cleaning work should be carried out. Due to the lack of instructions, the operator’s employees working on the machine were very creative when it came to regularly \u201c solving the recurring problems<\/em> \u201d.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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          During one of these processes, when an employee leaned over a crossbeam, it suddenly moved due to a faulty light barrier and crushed the employee. He survived seriously injured.<\/p>

          In this case there was a criminal case in the EU and a civil case.<\/p>

          Of course it was necessary for an expert to speak English. All communication internally and with the assessor took place in English. The processes were conducted in the respective national language.<\/p>

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