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Evidence,
Civil Litigation

Sep. 25, 2024

Finding nuggets of gold in percipient witnesses

Percipient witnesses add credibility and relatability to a case, as jurors often find them more sincere and easier to connect with compared to expert witnesses.

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Personal injury trials are full of surprises: some little, some big. Every trial lawyer hopes that any unexpected developments will work in their favor, rather than benefiting their opponent. The discovery process usually prevents any party from hiding witnesses or evidence. Furthermore, attempting to do so would breach every known ethical rule and damage a lawyer's character and integrity. But what is often overlooked are percipient witnesses, who can be valuable assets that...

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