 | Look professional. Suits and ties do make a
difference. Dress conservatively. First impressions are
important.
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| Look directly at the person asking you the questions or
speaking to you. Eye contact is important.
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| If you are asked if you are getting paid to testify,
answer, "I am being compensated for my time away from my
office and patients. My fee for this service is not
dependent on the outcome of this case."
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| Do not ever lose your temper or show annoyance with
the questions being asked.
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| If you are testifying in front of a jury, look at the jury
when you are explaining a technical point or term. Be
prepared to explain technical terms in "simple"
language. Avoid harsh or violent sounding words such as dynamic
trust or recoil. These words may sound
frightening to someone who is not familiar with chiropractic.
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| Be prepared to list your credentials that establish you as
an expert. Bring a copy of your CV with the copy of your
patient's chart. Explain the difference between a
Chiropractic Doctor and a Medical Doctor. Be prepared with
the facts of how long and what you studied in school.
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| Be prepared to talk about similar cases and what the
results were. Know what YOUR fees are and be prepared to
justify "usual and customary" charges.
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| Listen to the complete questions being asked. Only
answer that question. Do not volunteer any
information. Answer the yes and no questions with just a
yes or no answer. If you do not understand the questions,
ask the attorney to repeat the question or rephrase it for you.
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| Always remember that you are not an attorney. Do not
argue with the attorney, ever. It is "their"
courtroom not "your" office.
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| ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH! |
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