Handle tort litigation with confidence through torts on-demand programs built for Illinois attorneys. This collection includes practical training on core litigation skills like preparing for mediation and building cases around negligence issues, including focused instruction on claims such as negligent entrustment.
Go deeper with targeted resources on proving and disputing damages, working with medical evidence and causation issues, and identifying and resolving liens that arise from tort claims. You will also find coverage across major tort practice areas, including wrongful death and survival actions, products liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, and dramshop practice.
General and specific causation experts can play a crucial role in liability litigation. In this session, you will learn about the role of the causation expert, how to select which type of expert is appropriate for your case, how each expert conducts their work, what conclusions they are qualified to reach, and what approach plaintiff’s and defense attorneys should take with these witnesses. Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.
Deposing physicians and medical experts is a critical part of discovery. This session covers the goals of these depositions for both plaintiff and defense attorneys, how to prepare effectively, how to identify relevant medical experts, questioning strategies, and how to obtain or challenge key evidence and opinions. Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.
Learn the best practices for obtaining, evaluating, and presenting medical evidence to support and maximize damages in personal injury cases. This session also explores effective use of treating physicians, methods for countering common defense strategies, and practical advice on how to build a compelling case to support your client's damages.. Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence.
Respondents can provide additional information for a case and identify individuals or entities who could be named as additional defendants. Respondents can also enable the gathering of additional information that can avoid dismissal due to lack of facts. However, there are risks associated with using Respondents as well. Originally presented as part of Perspectives on Medical Evidence 2025.