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American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
AAOMS 91st Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition

Practice Management Clinics

Saturday, October 17, 2009
1:00PM - 4:00PM

P907

Testify to Win-How to Prevail at Trial

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Michael S. Hauser, DMD, MD
Associate Clinical Professor OMFS
Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine
Beachwood, OH, USA

Synopsis

This course is designed for expert witnesses and defendants to prepare for litigation and trial. The information is from the perspective of the surgeon and is based on 20 years of experience as a medical/dental expert witness. Topics include evidence evaluation, how to persuade a jury, handling cross examination, reports, trial preparation and billing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the use of case evidence, including records, depositions, and exhibits, to assist in a winning verdict;
  2. Prepare for cross examinations by understanding what the opposing attorney is attempting to accomplish and demonstrate cognitive and emotional awareness; and
  3. Prepare and command the evidence to allow the participant to think on his/her feet under very difficult circumstances.

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