Dr Lina Blokland an expert witness in the SAMLS Mock Trial
This event is the first of its kind presented by the SAMLS. It is intended to provide valuable insights into trial procedures, including the leading of expert evidence, cross examination and judgment. The mock trial should be of value to expert witnesses in all disciplines as well as to legal practitioners.
Presiding Judges:
N Claassen and E Bertelsman
Master of Ceremonies “Conductor”:
Adv. John Mullins SC.
Opposing Legal Counsel:
Highly experienced Pretoria advocates who regularly deal with medico legal matters.
Digital Commentators:
Adv. Carlos da Silva SC and Dr Herman Edeling will provide continuous legal and medical comments on screens during the trial. The legal teams will not see the comments, as they will be facing the audience, backs to the screen. The audience and judges will see and hear everything.
Topic:
A patient, who experienced a litany of complications after an operation for colon cancer, alleges that she was not properly informed. Her claim is for pain, suffering, emotional and physical scarring.
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