Preparing Witness Statements is a free CPD training course taking place on Thursday 22nd of February 2024 from 4 pm – 5 pm, hosted by Civil Litigation and Personal Injury expert Peter Quegan. The sign-up form is at the bottom of this page.

Who is this seminar for?

This seminar is suitable for any litigator in civil cases.

What does this seminar cover?

Trials are won and lost on statement evidence so witness statements are the most important documents in a case. This seminar will guide Civil Litigators through the formal requirements of witness statements, teaching you everything you need to know about witness statements, including how to structure them, when to prepare them, and what to include and what not to include!

An example of what not to include in road traffic accidents (RTAs) is the term ‘came from nowhere’. Instead, consider recording which direction the vehicle drove off AFTER the accident, as this is often an indicator of an intended route!

This seminar also covers the pitfalls of procuring procedural evidence, tips on common exhibits and the use of photographs.

What will I learn?

The ability to prepare a compliant, convincing statement without committing professional negligence.

How to accurately prepare key details in statements about road traffic accidents such as the speed, distance, and time.

Top tips for formatting and translating your witness statements.

Best practice when it comes to language in witness statements. How to be firm, persuasive, and the frequently used phrases to avoid!

About the speaker

Peter Quegan spent 15 years as a Solicitor handling fatal and serious Personal Injury cases.

Since coming to the Bar, Peter Quegan's Personal Injury practice has broadened to include public, occupiers, and employers’ liability.

As a Personal Injury Barrister, Peter Quegan carved a special niche in Personal Injury claims for military personnel and conducted many serious Clinical Negligence cases.

Peter Quegan’s Civil Litigation practice covers contract disputes, product liability, and professional negligence.

Peter Quegan has regularly appeared in court in civil disputes such as road traffic accidents and Credit Hire dating as far back as Dimond v Lovell in 2000 when as a Solicitor, many of his Motorcycle Courier clients used credit bikes to get back to work.

Since coming to the Bar, he has regularly represented both claimants and defendants in Credit Hire disputes, often of significant value, although almost always now in car and taxi cases.

Please be advised that the last day to register for the ‘Preparing Witness Statements’ seminar has been moved forward to 14/02/2024 and invites to this virtual seminar will be sent via email on 22/02/2024.

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