Problem: Article: The first thing you will do is select a jury. From a pool of jurors, the judge will call up a panel of about 12. The attorneys will then ask questions of the jurors in a process called “voir dire.” The purpose of voir dire is to uncover which jurors can be impartial and which are biased.  The judge may excuse some jurors on her own initiative, but attorneys can challenge jurors for cause, such as admitted bias. Attorneys are also given a set of “peremptory” challenges, which allows them to strike jurors without giving a reason. You may also seek a bench trial. Here, the judge will listen to the evidence and render a verdict. Overwhelmingly, attorneys select a jury trial. However, you should discuss this option with your attorney. During the opening statement, each side outlines the proof to be presented to the jury during the trial. Opening statements are not evidence. Instead, they alert the jury to what each side expects the evidence to prove. Your attorney’s opening statement should briefly and clearly lay a roadmap for what evidence she will present during trial. As the plaintiff, you will present witnesses first. As each witness testifies, the side that called the witness asks questions in direct examination. Then the side that did not call the witness has an opportunity to ask questions in cross examination.   Physical evidence, such as documents, weapons, or photographs are admitted into evidence and numbered for identification. During the trial, if one attorney objects to a question, he presents his objection to the judge. These are questions of legal technicality and may be argued out of the jury’s presence. You will likely be called to testify. As with the deposition, your attorney should have helped you prepare by doing a mock examination and cross-examination.  Remember to remain calm on the stand and not be rattled. Answer questions clearly and look at the jurors. Do not answer with a nod or sounds that aren’t words (like “uh huh.”)  Look the part. Dress professionally: wear conservative colors (black or blue) and opt for dress slacks and a freshly-pressed dress shirt or blouse over jeans and a T-shirt. Avoid flashy jewelry. During closing argument, the attorneys summarize the evidence and try to persuade the jury to find in favor of their client. The plaintiff has the burden of proof and therefore has the opportunity to open and close the arguments.  You should expect your attorney to refer often to your injury, so don’t be surprised if jurors suddenly spend a lot of time looking at you during the closing argument. An effective closing argument often appeals to the jurors’ emotions. They may be brought to tears if your attorney does his job right. Your attorney may want to run his closing argument by you. Feel free to give your honest input. After closing arguments, the judge will read the instructions of law to the jury, which define the issues and informs the jurors of the law that governs the case. The jury then retires to deliberate. Juries typically do not have to reach unanimous verdicts in civil lawsuits like personal injury cases, at least in state court. Many states now allow a plaintiff to recover if a super-majority of jurors decide for her, typically between two-thirds and five-sixths of jurors. For a civil jury with 12 jurors, you may only need between 8-10 jurors to agree with you.
Summary: Select a jury. Deliver an opening statement. Present evidence and question witnesses. Testify. Deliver a closing argument. Wait for the verdict.

Problem: Article: Coconut water sold in stores is pasteurized and won’t be as effective as the liquid inside whole coconuts. Rather than buying the water in stores, purchase whole coconuts, open them up and use the liquid inside. You can drink it as well as apply it to your skin. Some people have allergies to coconut when it's ingested. Coconut oil has been known to affect the skin with swelling, discoloration, and redness. If drinking coconut water or using coconut oil on your skin has caused reactions in the past, coconut water may have a similar effect. Stop using coconut water if you notice signs of an adverse reaction.  If symptoms of an allergic reaction do not clear up after you stop using coconut water, talk to a doctor. It's a good idea to apply coconut water to a small patch of your skin before using it all over your body. The benefits of coconut water are largely based on anecdotal evidence. While coconut water works for many, you should not neglect a doctor's recommendations to use coconut water. If you're being treated for a specific skin conditions, such as eczema, talk to your doctor before using coconut water and stick to your regular treatment.
Summary:
Get coconut water from whole coconuts. Cease use if you have an allergic reaction. Do not neglect doctor-recommended treatments.