THE ROLE OF THE EXPERT WITNESS IN PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION “Great seminar with
knowledgeable instructors. Legal understanding that every engineer should have.”
According to the Federal Rules of Evidence, an expert witness is anyone who can assist the jury in understanding any issue in dispute at trial. The witness’ ability to give this assistance can be derived from any specialized training, education, background, or experience. To be effective in providing this assistance, the expert witness must understand the true role that he or she plays both before and at the trial. This seminar will address the critical issues that every person who may be, has been, or is, an expert witness must understand to assist both the attorney and the product manufacturer, regardless of which side the expert serves. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By attending this seminar, you will be able to: • Employ the risk/utility balancing process necessary for effectively addressing the issue of design defect • Recognize the critical elements that govern the interaction between human behavior and product behavior • Apply the technical/legal elements that will enhance your effectiveness as an expert witness WHO SHOULD ATTEND This seminar is intended for anyone who is or may become an expert witness in product liability litigation. CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS • The Legal Framework of Negligence and Strict Liability • The Relationship Between the Attorney and the Potential Expert Witness • Developing the Background Necessary to Understand the Product and its Environment • Understanding How to Allege or Refute the Existence of a Product Defect • Analyzing the Role of Human Behavior and its Relationship to the Cause of an Accident • Guidelines for Effective Presentation Before Trial and on the Witness Stand • The seminar includes overnight problem assignments and a demonstration of direct and cross-examination of an expert witness INSTRUCTOR Charles F. Seyboldt Registered Professional Engineer and Patent Agent
Jason Bilbrey Senior Project Engineer Delphi Corporation
I.D.# 92054
SCHEDULE February 19-20, 2019 Livonia, Michigan October 10-11, 2019 Livonia, Michigan
FEES List:
$1,415 $1,274
Members:
1.5 DAYS/1.0 CEUS
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