Occupational therapists can also act as expert witnesses in court

Like the doctor (seated, left) in this courtroom sketch of the trial of a mass shooter in the United States, OTs can also act as an expert witness in their field during court cases assessing third-party insurance claims. — Kevin Richardson/The Baltimore Sun

There are two professionals you want on your side if you are ever so unfortunate as to be involved in an accident that requires you to go to court to get your rightful compensation.

One of them is a lawyer, and the other is an occupational therapist (OT).