Anatomy of a Slip and Fall Case from Start to FinishSKU: PER4300
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Price$50
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DescriptionA major nor’easter brought accumulating snow to much of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S. As a result of this storm, numerous slip and fall injuries on snow and ice have resulted in ongoing litigation. In this CLE course we will step through a hypothetical slip and fall case from the perspective of three individuals: plaintiff’s attorney, defense attorney, and meteorologist expert. First, we will discuss the chronology of meteorological events which created the hazardous situation. Next, the hypothetical case will be presented from the perspective of the plaintiff’s attorney, with a focus on when and how to retain and use a meteorologist expert. Lastly, the case will be presented from the perspective of the defense attorney, with a similar focus on the role of the meteorologist in slip and fall litigation. Possible final outcomes will be presented. Lecturer BiosAlicia C. Wasula, PhD, CCMDr. Alicia Wasula is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and owns Shade Tree Meteorology, a firm which provides expert witness consulting services for litigation support. Alicia has over 20 years of teaching experience which has given her expertise in communication of scientific information in a clear, easy-to-understand style. Her research background serves as her foundation for understanding and interpreting weather data and conducting scientific analysis. As a small-business owner, she is constantly exploring how to enable individuals to understand and use weather information in a way that is most relevant to their needs. Whether she is communicating weather information to attorneys or juries for litigation purposes, property owners for weather preparedness training, or her students, her goal is to help people understand how the weather is important to them and use that information in a way which is most relevant to them. Michele Newsome, Esq.Michele Newsome, Esq. is a partner at the firm Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP in White Plains, New York. Michele received a Bachelor of Science from University at Albany in 2008 and obtained her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 2013. She currently practices in the areas of general liability, premises liability, automobile and transportation liability, New York Labor Law, medical malpractice and appellate practice. She defends building owners, commercial establishments, contractors, subcontractors, management companies, health care professionals and individuals in all aspects of litigation. She has secured favorable settlements and verdicts on behalf of her clients at the trial level and has also successfully argued at the appellate level. David Yaron, Esq.David Yaron is an attorney who represents clients in the Farmingdale, New York area. David Yaron is recognized by peers and was selected to Rising Stars for 2018 - 2022. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. David Yaron chose to pursue a career in law after completing undergraduate studies. He attended Hofstra University School of Law and graduated in 2013. David Yaron passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 2014. He represents clients with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues in New York. He also represents clients with Appellate and General Litigation issues. Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, David Yaron has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation. |
