How do you evaluate a damage case? That is a problem we all have as witnessed by the unwelcome adverse verdict. There is no perfect answer, but there are some guidelines. We know that the best method is through properly conducted focus studies. We can also discuss with as many non lawyer friends who are willing to listen as we can find. Asking advice of lawyers is a hit and miss approach as lawyers don’t think like jurors and it…
There may be a delay in new posts to this site while I undergo a repeat knee replacement surgery in early October. Be patient, I’ll keep the site alive when I am able
What do you do when you encounter a jury pool where you get a lot of negative responses to your case? Do you try to establish grounds for a challenge for cause and try to get rid of them? If that is your approach you will find in most cases you are fighting a losing battle. When you try to correct the threat of negative responses with challenges for cause it is like trying to hold back the tide. In many cases you have…