Working with Vocational Experts in Personal Injury Litigation

This program provides practical guidance on leveraging vocational expert testimony in personal injury cases. Co-presented by a vocational expert and an experienced attorney, the course focuses on real-world strategies for evaluating, preparing, and using expert findings to support litigation objectives. Attendees will gain hands-on insights into how vocational assessments are conducted, how to interpret labor market and earning capacity data, and how to incorporate vocational evidence effectively into case development, negotiations, and trial. The program emphasizes the application of these skills in live practice settings, from working with experts to examining or cross-examining them in court.

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply practical techniques for working with vocational experts during personal injury case preparation

2. Interpret and utilize vocational reports, including labor market data and transferable skills assessments, to support or challenge damages claims

3. Develop effective strategies for integrating vocational testimony into depositions, settlement discussions, and courtroom presentations

4. Prepare direct and cross-examinations of vocational experts to maximize or mitigate the impact of their testimony

5. Collaborate with vocational experts, life care planners, and economic experts to create cohesive and persuasive case narratives