Trial Preparation & Evidence - Strategy & Procedure for Personal Injury Lawyers

Introduction

This webinar will cover strategic and procedural aspects of trial preparation with focus on evidence.

It will include consideration of what happens at trial and how judges approach the evidence of experts and witnesses. The current CPR trial format and process makes sound preparation increasingly important.

Identifying the evidence you need and how is it best presented will also be considered. The consequences of failing to address issues early can result in key evidence being unavailable and the wrong approach to presentation of expert opinion can undermine the strength of your case.

The webinar is aimed at personal injury practitioners looking for useful practice points on getting the most out of trial preparation.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• When to start your trial preparation
• CCMC stage - Tips for the Directions Order & budgeting considerations
• Getting leave for supplementary witness statements
• Matters arising out of experts' joint statements
• Which experts should give oral evidence?
• Issues arising between joint statements and trial
• Trial preparation and JSM strategy
• Judicial treatment of expert and lay witness evidence

This webinar was recorded on 23rd January 2023