Steps in preparing for cross examination

Steps in preparing for cross examination

Someone commented that for the inexperienced cross examination is a real challenge. Let me suggest one way to prepare for cross examination. This is not a description of how to organize the material you create because I’ve written about that previously. /bcCreatePost.aspx?id=2101419 This is a simple way to think about getting ready for cross examination. These concepts apply generally to any cross examination but to keep it simple, let’s take the example of a doctor hired by the insurance company…

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Deciding the claims of negligence and safety rules to be used in trial

Deciding the claims of negligence and safety rules to be used in trial

I was working on this posting when we settled the birth injury malpratice case I was going to try a week for a cash settlement of $20 million. But, this is what I was doing about developing rules to be used in the trial. See what you think As I prepare for trial I am focusing on what safety rules we should use and what claims of negligence we should use at trial.   As to safety rules or rules governing conduct, I…

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Trial check list

Trial check list

I’m preparing for a major damage trial scheduled to start in a couple of weeks. I’m going through my check lists to get ready so I thought I’d share this basic check list I use/ My procedure is to have individual check list for different aspects of the trial. This one is simply a general reminder list of things to consider. Perhaps something her will be of help to you in your trial practice.                                                                                                                  ATTORNEY TRIAL OUTLINE PRE-TRIAL Experts   Economist Cost of careAnimationPosters/illustrationsMedical illustrations…

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