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Month: February 2024

    OPENING STATEMENT DAMAGE CONCEPTS

    OPENING STATEMENT DAMAGE CONCEPTS

There are some fundamental legal concepts about damages that should be incorporated in most personal injury damage cases. Some of the more important ones include a factual introduction followed by a clear overview of the law of damages. It is important the jury understands there is only one trial to cover the past, present and the future of damages. A time distinction between these three periods relating to the damage claims should be made clear. The jurors need to understand…

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WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION FOR “NUCLEAR VERDICTS”

WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION FOR “NUCLEAR VERDICTS”

There have been a number of studies and publications by the defense and insurance interests about the trend of large verdicts commonly labeled by them as “Nuclear Verdicts. The information is of interest to plaintiff lawyers. Here are some examples of this kind of information. https://www.propertycasualty360.com/2023/07/21/what-are-nuclear-verdicts-and-why-are-they-occurring/ Nuclear verdicts are a relatively new phenomenon in the insurance industry. The term “nuclear verdict” refers to any court award or settlement that is higher than expected, but legal experts officially define a “nuclear…

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