Police Liability and Damages in Death Cases under § 1983

Your next police liability case under § 1983 may be a fatality or involve a catastrophic injury. Are you ready for the challenge? Maximizing your recovery for the plaintiff? Or damage control and avoiding a blow-up verdict for the defense? This program will take you through what you need to know, from case selection for the plaintiff; investigation and representation for the defense; discovery for both sides; the three experts you will need; the defense motion for summary judgment; negotiation and settlement; evidentiary issues for trial; jury selection, instructions, and the verdict form; trial and post-trial motions and fees. Key…