Trial Testimony for Personal Injury Cases
Responsible experts: Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D. (Chief of Vocational Services); Christina Rivera, R.N., B.S.N. (Life Care Planner); Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed., MBA (Chief of Economic Services) · Last updated
Trial testimony in personal injury cases requires clear explanation of methodology, accessible presentation of labor market data, and confident handling of pre-existing condition questions.
Checklist
- Prepare accessible TSA explanation
- Rehearse labor market survey presentation
- Prepare on pre-existing condition questions
- Coordinate demonstratives with economist
Questions to ask the expert
- Explain how transferable skills analysis works
- What occupations remain?
- How do you address pre-existing conditions?
Timeline
1-2 day-of-trial prep sessions.
Required documents
- Expert report
- Demonstratives
- Labor market data summary
Common pitfalls
- Over-reliance on DOT jargon
- Insufficient visuals
Frequently Asked Questions
How are vocational demonstratives typically structured?
Side-by-side pre- and post-injury occupational comparisons with wage data.
References
- O*NETGovernment
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