Premises Liability Case Preparation and Trial Training Class

Course ID: 16173

Premises Liability Case Preparation and Trial Training Seminar

Ensure A Prompt and Positive Resolution

Premises liability cases often stem from a relatively simple incident. The cases themselves, however, can become quite complex. The key to successfully representing your client lies in prompt action and a focused plan of response.

The faculty for this seminar will provide a proven, straightforward guide to the process. Learn what steps need to be taken immediately after a slip, trip and fall incident occurs. Find out how to manage key items of evidence. Determine what to anticipate from the other party.

From general strategy to the smallest procedural detail, "Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case," gives you the tools you need to successfully prepare and complete a slip, trip and fall case.

Get all the details you need to be successful!

Receive an overview of the laws regulating premises liability
Learn the differences between an invitee, licensee and trespasser
Find out what the attractive nuisance doctrine is and how it can affect a case
Discover how to interpret difficult standards and codes
Learn how to use expert witnesses during discovery for developing theories of liability and identifying potential parties
Discuss the evolution and use of safety standards
Get the details you need to know about liability for acts of third parties
Find out how the defendant's established maintenance and repair policies can be used to support your case
Identify effective legal strategies you can use when trying slip, trip and fall cases


	Agenda
	OVERVIEW OF THE LAW Samuel K. Feng, 9:00 - 9:45 History of Premises Liability Invitee, Licensee and Trespasser Distinctions Choice of Ways Doctrine Doctrine of Nuisance LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES Richard J. Baskin, 9:45 - 10:45 Duty/Liability of Owners for Acts of Independent Contractors or Others on Property Dangerous and Hazardous Conditions - Electricity Liability for Criminal Acts on Commercial and/or Private Property USING STANDARDS AND CODES Gregory D. Pike, 11:00 - 11:30 Relevance of BOCA, ANSI, OSHA and Others Review of Applicable Ordinances and Regulations Standard of Care with Codes and Regulations EXPERT WITNESSES IN PREMISES LIABILITY CASES Gregory D. Pike, 11:30 - 12:15 Experts: Architects, Engineers, Human Factors When to Involve the Expert Using the Expert in Discovery Using the Expert in Developing Theories of Liability Using the Expert in Identifying Potential Parties Evolution of Safety Standards Comparing and Evaluating Procedures Applying the Expert's Skill and Orientation Keeping the Expert Involved and Current in Your Case DEFENDING THE PREMISES LIABILITY CASE Gregory D. Pike, 1:15 - 2:15 The Issue of Notice Investigating the Type and Nature of the Condition Preparing the Defendant for Trial Finding and Using Defendant's Established Maintenance and Repair Policies Examination of Plaintiff's Experts Establishing Whether the Defendant's Actions are Reasonable ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS Samuel K. Feng, 2:30 - 3:30 Rules of Professional Conduct Attorneys' Fees Conflicts of Interest PROOF PROBLEMS AND PRACTICE POINTERS IN SLIP, TRIP AND FALL CASES Samuel K. Feng, 3:30 - 4:30 Investigation, Pleadings and Proof Effective Discovery Techniques Preparing the Client for Deposition Preparing the Client for Trial The Eternal Dilemma: Notice vs. Contributory Negligence Settlement Proposals Demonstrative Evidence to Persuade the Fact Finder


	Audience
	This basic-to-intermediate level seminar is an essential guide to preparing the premises liability case for plaintiff and defense attorneys, in-house counsel, insurance companies, engineers, expert witnesses and paralegals.