Make the Best
Litigation Decisions

At its best, the opening statement becomes the roadmap for everything that follows. It provides jurors with the language, themes, and standards they will later use in deliberations.

Plaintiffs often attempt to appeal to the jurors’ emotions, shifting the focus to sympathy and outrage. By using three tactics, the defense can guide jurors towards rational, fact-based decision-making that upholds the integrity of the legal system.

Fall cases in long-term care reveal the tension that many providers face when caring for a resident: the balance between safety and autonomy.