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The Use Of Lay Witnesses In Proving Chronic Pain

The Use Of Lay Witnesses In Proving Chronic Pain

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Published
2015
Presenter(s)
James D Vilvang QC
Source
Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
Provider
Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
Language
English
Length
30 minutes
Price
$99.00 plus tax
Chronic Pain Conference 2015: Examining the Legal Challenges and Medical Advancements in Chronic Pain

In this presentation, registrants will:

  1. Discuss the manner in which lay evidence is presented at trial to support the expert evidence from medical professionals and other experts. This will allow better understanding of the relationship between expert evidence and the observations of non- experts in the litigation process
  2. Examine the various types of lay evidence that may be provided at trial.
  3. Discuss the weight and effect lay evidence has on the trial court.

Presenters

James D Vilvang QC

Jim Vilvang was called to the Bar in 1974. He has practiced continuously since then with Sutton Braidwood which merged to become Richards Buell Sutton in 1985. Jim's practice focuses on plaintiff's personal injury and commercial litigation. He is also a Chartered Mediator.

Jim served as President of TLABC in 1993-1994. He is also a past-president of the B.C. Branch of the CBA. From 2001 to 2009 he sat as a Bencher. Since then he has been a Life Bencher.

Jim has been a member of the Yukon Bar since 1994. He was appointed Queens Counsel in 1996. In 2003 he was honoured with the TLABC Bar Award and in 2011 he was the recipient of the Goyer Award for exceptional contribution to the legal profession in British Columbia.