Witness Statements & Evidence in Personal Injury Litigation - Live at Your Desk

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will focus on the use and preparation of witness statements in personal injury litigation. The focus will be on multi-track litigation in particular and the needs and considerations you need to have in mind when approaching your witness evidence.

The intention is to take a practical approach using real-life examples and case studies to look at both good and bad practice and how to make the most of this crucial part of case preparation.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• The formalities
• What ‘evidence-in-chief’ means
• Deciding what evidence your witness statements need to deal with
• Deciding which witnesses you should get statements from
• How witness evidence is dealt with at trial and how to get the most from your statements
• Witness statements and fundamental dishonesty
• Examples of good and bad practice
• The latest rule changes concerning vulnerable witnesses

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.