Handling Medical Negligence Cases During COVID-19 and Beyond Webinar

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

2:00 - 2:05 p.m.

Welcome Announcements

2:05 - 3:30 p.m.

Juror Attitudes Toward Healthcare Professionals and Hospitals

What the Research Shows: Focus Group and National Survey Results
Tailoring Your Message to Jurors

3:30 - 3:55 p.m.

Shifting Standards of Care

Standards Adopted Across States Regarding Gross Negligence and Willful Misconduct
Reexamining Case Intake and Investigation

3:55 - 4:20 p.m.

Minimizing the Hero Defense Strategy

What is the Hero Defense and Who Can Claim the Hero Designation?
The Federal Rules of Evidence: Improper Character Evidence, Irrelevant Evidence, and More

4:20 - 4:30 p.m.

Question and Answer Session