The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial

The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial

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4 modules

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5 hours to complete

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4 modules

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5 hours to complete

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course walks you through a wrongful death trial from start to finish. We'll begin with the difference between wrongful death and survival actions and how to build an effective case theme and story. We'll then cover jury selection tactics for probing juror attitudes on the value of life, creative use of exhibits and visual aids, direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses, and best practices for presenting survivor testimony, and finish with pointers for closing argument.

You'll learn to frame a wrongful death case around a clear theme, prepare witnesses and exhibits that support it, and carry that story through to the verdict. Your guide is Steven B. Vinick, a trial attorney with Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll, P.C., in Rockville, Maryland, who litigates personal injury and wrongful death cases through verdict. Each module pairs video lessons with key-takeaway readings, downloadable planners and prep sheets, a quiz, and a hands-on activity, and the course closes with a final assessment and an interactive role play. © 2026 National Business Institute · NBI-101777

Reading: Effective Case Themes and Storytelling - Key Takeaways Module Quiz Practice quiz with 5 questions and option-level feedback. Take it after completing all lessons. Start Lesson 1 → Module Quiz → © 2026 NBI · NBI-101777 · Module 1

What's included

2 videos7 readings2 assignments

2 videosTotal 11 minutes

Introduction: Wrongful Death vs. Survival Actions4 minutes
Effective Case Themes and Storytelling7 minutes

7 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Welcome to this course5 minutes
Meet Your Presenters5 minutes
The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial Course Outline5 minutes
Introduction: Wrongful Death vs. Survival Actions5 minutes
Lesson 1 Key Takeaways: Introduction: Wrongful Death vs. Survival Actions5 minutes
Effective Case Themes and Storytelling5 minutes
Lesson 2 Key Takeaways: Effective Case Themes and Storytelling5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Module 1 Activity: Structured Analysis Assignment30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz - The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial5 minutes

Reading: Creative Use of Exhibits and Visual Aids - Key Takeaways Module Quiz Practice quiz with 5 questions and option-level feedback. Take it after completing all lessons. Start Lesson 1 → Module Quiz → © 2026 NBI · NBI-101777 · Module 2

What's included

2 videos4 readings2 assignments

2 videosTotal 20 minutes

Jury Selection Tactics and Probing Juror Attitudes on the Value of Life12 minutes
Creative Use of Exhibits and Visual Aids7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Jury Selection Tactics and Probing Juror Attitudes on the Value of Life5 minutes
Lesson 1 Key Takeaways: Jury Selection Tactics and Probing Juror Attitudes on the Value of Life5 minutes
Creative Use of Exhibits and Visual Aids5 minutes
Lesson 2 Key Takeaways: Creative Use of Exhibits and Visual Aids5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Module 2 Activity: Information Extraction + Judgment30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz - The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial5 minutes

Reading: Survivor Testimony Best Practices - Key Takeaways Module Quiz Practice quiz with 5 questions and option-level feedback. Take it after completing all lessons. Start Lesson 1 → Module Quiz → © 2026 NBI · NBI-101777 · Module 3

What's included

2 videos4 readings2 assignments

2 videosTotal 21 minutes

Expert Witness: Direct and Cross-Examination Tips15 minutes
Survivor Testimony Best Practices7 minutes

4 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Expert Witness: Direct and Cross-Examination Tips5 minutes
Lesson 1 Key Takeaways: Expert Witness: Direct and Cross-Examination Tips5 minutes
Survivor Testimony Best Practices5 minutes
Lesson 2 Key Takeaways: Survivor Testimony Best Practices5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 35 minutes

Module 3 Activity: Decision Framework Application30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz - The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial5 minutes

What's included

1 video3 readings3 assignments

1 videoTotal 7 minutes

Closing Argument Pointers7 minutes

3 readingsTotal 15 minutes

Closing Argument Pointers5 minutes
Lesson 1 Key Takeaways: Closing Argument Pointers5 minutes
Decision Framework5 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Module 4 Activity: Comparative Analysis30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz - The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial5 minutes
Final Assessment - The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Trial15 minutes

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NBI - National Business Institute

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