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1 online resource |
| Contents |
1. Involvement in a legal action -- 2. Negligence -- 3. Rules of evidence and code of procedure -- 4. The body of scientific literature -- 5. Foundation equates to persuasion -- 6. Legal expert witnesses -- 7. Speaking the language of lawyers -- 8. Doing the courtroom dance, first learn the steps -- 9. Skeletons in your closet -- 10. Impeachment is not for presidents! -- 11. Criminal, civil and workers' compensation cases -- 12. Toxic torts in retrospect -- 13. One case is tragic; two or more is an epidemic -- 14. Professional liability -- 15. Out of the ordinary : investigations, cases, and trials -- 16. Expert witnesses : the good, the bad, and the ugly / Christopher E. Andreas -- 17. Do you charge for your testimony? No, I charge for my time! -- 18. Being a medical expert witness : be careful what you wish for! -- 19. Accouting and financial matters : numbers don't lie / Stephen A. Pedneault -- 20. Closing arguments |
| Summary |
Based on the author's more than 35 years of experience as a successful expert witness, this revised and expanded edition of Expert Witnessing and Scientific Testimony: A Guidebook demonstrates how to properly present scientific, criminal, and forensic testimony and survive the onslaught of cross-examination in court. It presents material in a step-by-step format for scientists or business professionals who find themselves thrown into the situation of testifying in a legal action. New Features in the Second Edition:Features two new chapters on fraud and medical malpractice testimonyUpdates and e |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Evidence, Expert -- United States
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Trial practice -- United States
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LAW -- Civil Procedure.
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LAW -- Legal Services.
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LAW -- Evidence.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- Judicial Branch.
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Evidence, Expert
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Trial practice
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781498721097 |
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1498721095 |
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0429257783 |
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9780429257780 |
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