Course description
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. Join Christopher Kardahji, an Associate Team Leader in the Serious Injury Department at Irwin Mitchell, as he discusses the formalities, what ‘evidence-in-chief’ means, and deciding what evidence your witness statements need to deal with. Deciding which witnesses you should get statements from will also be discussed, along with how witness evidence is dealt with at trial, fundamental dishonesty, and examples of good and bad practice.
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Training Course Content
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
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MBL Seminars Limited
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