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What is the primary reason why even when liability is initially accepted, it can be disputed later in court?
What is the primary reason why even when liability is initially accepted, it can be disputed later in court?
- The defense may uncover new evidence that changes the narrative of the case (correct)
- The plaintiff's lawyer may not be experienced in handling similar cases
- The plaintiff may make mistakes during the discovery process
- The court may not have the necessary jurisdiction to handle the case
What is the main goal of adopting effective strategies for preserving evidence in a personal injury case?
What is the main goal of adopting effective strategies for preserving evidence in a personal injury case?
- To prolong the litigation process
- To reduce the amount of paperwork required for the case
- To intimidate the opposing party
- To ensure a robust personal injury case (correct)
What type of evidence may be used to dispute liability in a case where a pedestrian was hit by a car?
What type of evidence may be used to dispute liability in a case where a pedestrian was hit by a car?
- Incident reports from the police department
- Surveillance footage and expert analysis (correct)
- Social media posts from the pedestrian
- Witness statements from the driver's family members
Why is it important to obtain witness statements as soon as possible?
Why is it important to obtain witness statements as soon as possible?
What is the purpose of engaging experts early in the process of building a personal injury case?
What is the purpose of engaging experts early in the process of building a personal injury case?
What is the main benefit of preserving evidence in a personal injury case?
What is the main benefit of preserving evidence in a personal injury case?
What should a lawyer do to ensure that they do not sacrifice evidence in a personal injury case?
What should a lawyer do to ensure that they do not sacrifice evidence in a personal injury case?
Why is it important to recognize the critical role evidence plays in strengthening a personal injury case?
Why is it important to recognize the critical role evidence plays in strengthening a personal injury case?
