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WHY ARE WE HERE?

WHY ARE WE HERE?. Beck Family v. Con-Way Truckload, Inc. WHY ARE WE HERE?. Big and important case Simple case Wrongful death caused by a wreck. Beck v. Con-Way Truckload. PURPOSE OF VOIR DIRE Identify the issues and law Disclose opinions There are NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS.

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WHY ARE WE HERE?

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  1. WHY ARE WE HERE? Beck Familyv.Con-Way Truckload, Inc.

  2. WHY ARE WE HERE? Big and important case Simple case Wrongful death caused by a wreck

  3. Beck v. Con-Way Truckload PURPOSE OF VOIR DIRE • Identify the issues and law • Disclose opinions • There are NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS

  4. Beck v. Con-Way Truckload A. Truck Drivers must drive SAFE How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statement: A truck driver must drive as safe as possible. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

  5. Burden of Proof Greater Weight of the Credible Evidence 49% 51%

  6. Beck v. Con-Way Truckload C. Entering from the Shoulder How strongly do you agree with this statement: It can be very dangerous when a truck driver enters a highway from the shoulder of the road. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

  7. Beck v. Con-Way Truckload D. Damages If facts justify a large damages award, how uncomfortable or comfortable would you feel awarding millions of dollars in damages? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Very Uncomfortable Very Comfortable

  8. Beck v. Con-Way Truckload E. Corporate Accountability How strongly do you agree with this statement: It is very important that a company be held accountable for its conduct. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

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