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. From general strategy to the smallest procedural detail, this program gives you the tools you need to successfully prepare a slip, trip and fall case.
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.
- OVERVIEW OF THE LAW
- History of Premises Liability
- Invitee, Licensee and Trespasser Distinctions
- Choice of Ways Doctrine
- Doctrine of Nuisance
- LIABILITY FOR ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES
- 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
- 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
- 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
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