Expert witnessing and scientific testimony : a guidebook /
Cohen, Kenneth S., 1937-,
Expert witnessing and scientific testimony : a guidebook / spine title : Expert witnessing and scientific testimony. Kenneth S. Cohen. - Second edition. - xvii, 281 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Involvement in a legal action -- Negligence -- Rules of evidence and code of procedure -- The body of scientific literature -- Foundation equates to persuasion -- Legal expert witnesses -- Speaking the language of lawyers -- Doing the courtroom dance, first learn the steps -- Skeletons in your closet -- Impeachment is not just for presidents! -- Criminal, civil, and workers' compensation cases -- Toxic torts in retrospect -- One case is tragic; two or more is an epidemic -- Professional liability -- Out of the ordinary : investigations, cases, and trials -- Expert witnesses : the good, the bad, and the ugly / Christopher E. Andreas -- Do you charge for your testimony? No, I charge for my time! -- Being a medical expert witness : be careful what you wish for! / David M. Priver -- Accounting and financial matters : numbers don't lie / Stephen A. Pedneault -- Closing arguments.
9781498721066 RM249.20
Evidence, Expert--United States.
Trial practice--United States.
Expert witnessing and scientific testimony : a guidebook / spine title : Expert witnessing and scientific testimony. Kenneth S. Cohen. - Second edition. - xvii, 281 pages ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Involvement in a legal action -- Negligence -- Rules of evidence and code of procedure -- The body of scientific literature -- Foundation equates to persuasion -- Legal expert witnesses -- Speaking the language of lawyers -- Doing the courtroom dance, first learn the steps -- Skeletons in your closet -- Impeachment is not just for presidents! -- Criminal, civil, and workers' compensation cases -- Toxic torts in retrospect -- One case is tragic; two or more is an epidemic -- Professional liability -- Out of the ordinary : investigations, cases, and trials -- Expert witnesses : the good, the bad, and the ugly / Christopher E. Andreas -- Do you charge for your testimony? No, I charge for my time! -- Being a medical expert witness : be careful what you wish for! / David M. Priver -- Accounting and financial matters : numbers don't lie / Stephen A. Pedneault -- Closing arguments.
9781498721066 RM249.20
Evidence, Expert--United States.
Trial practice--United States.