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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
SOME IDEAS ABOUT RESPONDING TO DEFENSE: “IT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE”

SOME IDEAS ABOUT RESPONDING TO DEFENSE: “IT NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE”

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We are often met with the defense that the thing that injured our client had never injured anyone else. That assertion carries with it the inherent suggestion that not only was the defendant no negligent, there had  to be contributory negligence as  well. The defense raises issues of foreseeability, causation, and contributory negligence. I don’t have a silver bullet response, but here are few thoughts to consider in  dealing with this defense. August 15, 1992 Two Australian tourists were killed while…

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OUTLINE FOR CROSS EXAMINATION FOR WORKSITE INJURY

OUTLINE FOR CROSS EXAMINATION FOR WORKSITE INJURY

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I think I’ve published outlines for cross examination in cases involving workplace injuries, but here’s one I may not have shared before.  This particular case involved a man who was part of a refinery maintenance crew that the refinery hired to shut down and maintain a refinery in Anacortes, Washington. There was a explosion and fire during the work which killed some and injured others. The normal bar  against  suing the owner,  Texaco, did  not apply because  they were not employed…

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WISE ADVICE ABOUT SHORT TRIALS

WISE ADVICE ABOUT SHORT TRIALS

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Don Keenan of Atlanta is known to every plaintiff’s lawyer in the country for his outstanding results and his years of sharing his knowledge with the plaintiff’s bar.  He’s been a friend for over two decades. I’ve known him through organizations (we both have served as  president of the Inner Circle of Advocates) and through our proffesional work. I always have admired his cutting  edge thinking and his willingness  to share with others. I am a big fan and read his blog regularly…

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