摘要: |
Many companies with good intentions use phrases such as "Safety is our top priority" on their website, in their safety policies, and even as decals on their equipment. Unfortunately, these broad statements and ideals open them up to exploitation by plaintiff attorneys. Recently I was at a trucking conference and had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr., from Courtroom Sciences, speak. He outlined how trucking companies using broad statements set the plaintiff up perfectly to use their reptile tactics during deposition and in court. Plaintiff attorneys using reptile tactics have the goal of quickly gaining the upper hand in the litigation process. The reptile tactic is neurocognitive manipulation designed to unwittingly trap a defense witness into admitting malfeasance or negligence. In other words, they will take a company's mistake, paint a picture that they're not following their own rules, and that they didn't mean what was in the policy or on their website. |