Objections in General Objections have other uses as well. Sometimes trial lawyers object to questions that are probably proper simply to...

CLOSING ARGUMENT The closing argument represents the lawyers’ last chance to directly influence the jury. As opposed to an opening...

Argumentative The objection that a question is argumentative is a powerful weapon in the trial lawyer’s arsenal. Attorneys tend to get...

Irrelevant Irrelevant is a commonly made objection. A question is relevant if the answer really matters to the case. Conversely, a...

OBJECTIONS Objections are the trial lawyer’s tool for preventing the admission of unfair evidence for the jury’s consideration. Some of...

Comparative Negligence One of the primary defenses to a personal injury case involves the concept of comparative negligence. To...

THE DEFENSE CASE When all your evidence has been presented, your attorney rests your case. The defense attorney may then ask the judge to...

CAUSATION It is not enough to show that a defendant engaged in negligent or careless conduct. To recover in a personal injury case, you...

Loss of Consortium Loss of consortium is an additional element of damages in a personal injury claim. Loss of consortium involves damages...

Loss of Earnings and Earning Capacity Any other significant losses or damages must be proven through the testimony of other expert...

Cross-Examination After direct testimony concludes, the defense attorney cross-examines you. This attorney attempts to discredit you, if...

YOUR TESTIMONY Your case usually begins with your testimony, both on direct and cross examination. Your testimony is perhaps the most...

Burden of Proof Insurance company lawyers love to talk to juries about how the plaintiff has the burden of proof in personal injury...

OPENING STATEMENTS Jury trials begin with the attorneys’ opening statements. Your lawyer addresses the jury first. The defense lawyer can...

Removal for Cause Jurors who appear through their answers to be prejudiced in some way concerning a matter of importance in the trial can...

Peremptory Challenges Each attorney in a one plaintiff/one defendant case is permitted during voir dire to eliminate or strike a set...

Perhaps the most misunderstood of insurance coverages is homeowners.  Did you know that your homeowners insurance may cover you for...

Your Attorney’s Role The first set of questions your lawyer will ask may involve whether any of the potential jurors know you or the...

SELECTING THE JURY An important stage in the course of a jury trial takes place at the very outset of the proceedings, namely, the voir...

If the personal injury case does not settle shortly after conclusion of the depositions, it is time to begin preparing for trial. It is...