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Author: Paul Luvera

Luvera practiced plaintiff law 55 years. He is past President of the Inner Circle of Advocates & Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Member ABOTA, American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy, International Society of Barristers and the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. Book Luvera on Advocacy available at Trial Guides Publishing Email paul@luvera.org
ARGUING A CONSORTIUM CLAIM IN A BRAIN DAMAGE CASE

ARGUING A CONSORTIUM CLAIM IN A BRAIN DAMAGE CASE

Have you thought about the reality of a consortium loss of a spouse who has been seriously injured ? The truth is that the loss isn’t just one of love. It is much more than that. In a situation involving brain injury it involves  adjusting to an entirely new person. Here are some thoughts to consider in such a case: 1.     HE   MARRIED HER FOR WHO SHE WAS WHEN THEY MARRIED  & OVER 40 YRS GREW TO LOVE WHO SHE BECAME They…

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WINNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES

WINNING MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES

Trial Guides has recently published a new book Winning Medical Malpractice Cases by Patrick Malone and Rick Friedman. These are, of course, the authors of the book Rules of the Road that has had an impact on how plaintiff’s present cases. There are many helpful ideas in this book as well as transcripts from trials. An example of one idea is Rick Friedman’s approach to the subject of rules of safety in malpractice cases. Here’s an excerpt: “At the end…

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LISTENING IS A SKILL WE ALL NEED TO LEARN

LISTENING IS A SKILL WE ALL NEED TO LEARN

 Last time I posted something from an article about the world of theater and trial lawyers. Today I’d like to share another part of the article relating to listening. Actors must learn to respond to the other actor’s lines. That requires good eye contact, intense listening and good timing. It has been said that even when the actor doesn’t have a line and is not involved with a speaking part, they still must listen intently to what is going on…

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