In short, the Daubert Standard is used by a judge to determine if the expert's methodology was scientifically valid. The Frye Standard concludes whether or not the method used to determine opinion is generally accepted by experts in the particular field.

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Understanding the "ins and outs" of Daubert and Frye is second nature for attorneys, but for an expert or claims professional, fully understanding these standards can be a different story. And moreover, a lack of familiarity with these standards can not only prove to be problematic for experts, but also, and potentially more so, to the client.

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Whether a jurisdiction applies Daubert, Frye, or another standard, the ultimate question for an expert or claims professional, is whether their retained expert's testimony will be admissible in court.

If operating outside of this mindset, experts might find themselves labeled a "hired gun," continuing the "because I said so" mentality instead of allowing only the most qualified experts to provide testimony. Experts that garner the most respect and trustworthiness in their respective industries are those that recognize their strengths, weaknesses, and most importantly, are transparent to these attributes. These experts are the most effective as they stay within their 'sandbox', elevating expert witnesses collectively as a group and as a profession.