This handbook addresses the complexities of proving fault in auto accident cases, including investigation, discovery, presentation of evidence at trial, and trial procedure. Consideration is given to proving fault in accidents involving a ride-share driver, an intersection, multiple vehicles, a single vehicle, a rear-end collision, a railroad crossing, striking a pedestrian, driver impairment or distraction, and much more. Also included are discussions of the use and presentation of demonstrative evidence, medical testimony, and the admissibility of developments in modern technology.
Chapter 1 — Complaint, Answer, and Motions
David S. Jasmer, The Jasmer Law Firm, Chicago
Chapter 2 — Discovery and Investigation
J. Wesley Mitchell, Mitchell, Hoffman & Wolf, LLC, Chicago
Chapter 3 — Preparation for Trial
Christopher Patrick Ford, Law Office of Christopher Patrick Ford, Chicago
Chapter 4 — An Overview of Supreme Court Rule 213
Jason G. Schutte, Drake, Narup & Mead, Springfield
Chapter 5 — The Scope of Permissible Closing Arguments in Automobile Crash Accidents
David S. Jasmer, The Jasmer Law Firm, Chicago
Chapter 6 — Intersection Collisions
Martin J. Healy, Jr., and Neil Schelhammer, Healy Scanlon,Chicago
Chapter 7 — One-Car Accidents
David S. Jasmer, The Jasmer Law Firm, Chicago
Chapter 8 — Rear-End Collisions
David S. Jasmer, The Jasmer Law Firm, Chicago
Chapter 9 — Railroad Crossing Crashes
Anneliese B. Fierstos, Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP, Springfield
Chapter 10 — Across the Centerline
Jason G. Schutte, Drake, Narup & Mead, Springfield
Chapter 11 — Pedestrian v. Motorist: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
David S. Jasmer, The Jasmer Law Firm, Chicago
Chapter 12 — Evidence of Drinking
Steven C. Ward, Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP, Springfield
Chapter 13 — Agency
David S. Jasmer, The Jasmer Law Firm, Chicago
Chapter 14 — Reconstruction Experts
David S. Jasmer, The Jasmer Law Firm, Chicago
Chapter 15 — The Use and Presentation of Demonstrative Evidence in the Trial of an Automobile Negligence Case
Tyler D. Beckerle, Roper & Associates, St. Louis, MO
