Prepping Discovery and Experts in Litigation

This course prepares attorneys to navigate discovery and work effectively with experts in litigation, with a focus on biomechanical analysis in motor vehicle accident cases. Attendees will explore injury causation, Delta-V calculations, and the admissibility of expert testimony under Frye and Daubert standards. The course addresses foundational evidence, expert credentials, and the legal limits of attorney-client privilege and expert work-product protections. Ethical challenges, such as maintaining objectivity versus advocacy, will also be examined to prepare attorneys for effective engagement with biomechanical experts in complex litigation.

This course equips lawyers with essential legal and technical knowledge for managing biomechanical evidence in litigation.

Learning Objectives:

• Review biomechanical expertise and its application in litigation
• Evaluate Delta-V and foundational evidence in injury causation
• Analyze legal standards for expert testimony and discovery
• Assess expert methodologies, credentials, and potential biases
• Address ethical and practical challenges in working with experts

Production Date: 12/7/2024 | Closed captioning (CC) available