Personal Injury Trial Notebook

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From September 2007

Abbreviated Contents

PART I TRIAL NOTEBOOK

     Chapter 1 Trial Strategy

     Chapter 2 Final Pretrial Preparations and Motions

     Chapter 3 Witness Scheduling, Subpoenas and Preparation

     Chapter 4 Exhibits: Real and Demonstrative Evidence

     Chapter 5 Jury Selection

     Chapter 6 Opening Statement

     Chapter 7 Direct Examination

     Chapter 8 Cross-Examination

     Chapter 9 Foundation for Science and Opinion Evidence

     Chapter 10 Objections

     Chapter 11 Motions During Trial

     Chapter 12 Jury Instructions

     Chapter 13 Closing Argument

     Chapter 14 Verdict and Judgment

     Chapter 15 Post-Trial Motions

     [Chapters 16 through 19 Reserved]

 

PART II WITNESS EXAMINATION PLANS

     A. Traumatic Injury Cases

          Chapter 20 Direct Examination Plan for Plaintiff (Rear End Collision; Leg and Back Injuries)

          Chapter 21 Direct Examination Plan for Plaintiff’s Treating Doctor (Slip & Fall With Knee Injury)

          Chapter 22 Direct Examination Plan for Plaintiff’s Non-Medical Expert Witness (Mechanical Engineer;
          Products Liability)

          Chapter 23 Direct Examination Plan for Friendly Lay Witness (Neighbor of Plaintiff Paralyzed in Vehicle Collision)

          Chapter 24 Cross-Examination Plan for Defense Medical Examiner (Premises Liability; Closed Head Injury)

          Chapter 25 Cross-Examination Plan for Defense Non-Medical Expert Witness (Safety Engineer; Products Liability)

          Chapter 26 Defense Cross-Examination Plan for Adverse Lay Witness (Slip & Fall)
          [Chapters 27 through 29 Reserved]

     B. Medical Malpractice Cases

          Chapter 30 Direct Examination Plan for Plaintiff (Missed Cancer Diagnosis)

          Chapter 31 Direct Examination Plan for Plaintiff’s Expert (Missed Cancer Diagnosis)

          Chapter 32 Cross-Examination Plan for Defendant Doctor (Missed Cancer Diagnosis)

          Chapter 33 Cross-Examination Plan for Defense Expert (Delayed Heart Attack Diagnosis and Treatment)


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