Nursing Home Litigation Playbook: Deposition Strategies

Effective depositions often determine the outcome of nursing home cases, and this program is designed to show attorneys exactly how to conduct them successfully. The seminar explains not only which witnesses matter most, such as Administrators, Directors of Nursing, and other essential staff, but also why their testimony can shape the direction of a case. Attendees will learn techniques for eliciting key admissions and see how to use exhibits like CMS Memos to build stronger arguments. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can apply immediately in their own depositions.

Throughout this course, attorneys will gain actionable guidance on deposing nursing home employees. The program covers how to identify the right witnesses, effectively incorporate exhibits such as CMS Memos and the RAI Manual, and use those materials to secure meaningful admissions. By the end, attendees will have trial-ready techniques that can strengthen their cases at both the discovery and litigation stages.

This program is ideal for personal injury attorneys who represent victims of nursing home negligence and abuse. It is well-suited for practitioners new to these cases or seeking a structured foundation in effective deposition strategies.

Learning Objectives:

1. Evaluate case components to guide deponent selection and testimony. 
2. Determine who to depose in the typical nursing home case
3. Examine testimony to be elicited from specific nursing home deponents.
4. Explore strategies for using exhibits to prompt meaningful admissions.