| name | evidence-liability-summary |
| title | Evidence & Liability Summary |
| description | Generates a structured evidence and liability summary for plaintiff-side personal injury negligence claims. Triggers when the user needs liability analysis, negligence element breakdowns, evidence cataloging with gap identification, discovery assessment, or pre-trial case evaluation. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/evidence-liability-summary |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | personal-injury |
| language | en |
| tags | ["analysis","litigation","summarization","summary"] |
Evidence & Liability Summary
Synthesizes collected evidence into a structured negligence liability analysis (duty, breach, causation, damages) for plaintiff-side personal injury litigation.
Prerequisites
Gather before starting:
- Incident facts — date, time, location, parties, basic chronology
- Evidence collected — documents, witness statements, photos/video, medical records, digital evidence
- Medical records — treatment history, bills, prognosis, expert reports if available
- Jurisdiction — governing state/federal law
- Defendant info — identity, relationship to plaintiff, applicable standard of care
Workflow
Mark the output PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL — ATTORNEY WORK PRODUCT.
Step 1 — Case Overview
| Element | Content |
|---|
| Parties | All parties by legal designation (plaintiff, defendant, third parties) |
| Incident | Date, time, location, circumstances |
| Chronology | Pre-incident through aftermath timeline |
| Gaps | Timeline gaps or inconsistencies needing investigation |
Write for a lawyer unfamiliar with the matter.
Step 2 — Evidence Catalog
For each item, record:
| Field | Description |
|---|
| Exhibit # | Unique identifier |
| Category | Documentary / Testimonial / Physical / Digital |
| Date | Creation or collection date |
| Source | Custodian or origin |
| Description | Brief content summary |
| Relevance | High / Medium / Low probative value |
| Issues | Privilege, hearsay, authentication, admissibility concerns |
Flag chain-of-custody gaps, authentication needs, compelling evidence, and discovery gaps.
Step 3 — Negligence Element Analysis
A. Duty of Care
- Source: statute, regulation, professional standard, common law, special relationship
- Standard: reasonable person, industry standard, professional code — cite authority
