Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OPENING STATEMENT DAMAGE CONCEPTS

February 27, 2024 Paul Luvera Comments 0 Comment

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…

WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION FOR “NUCLEAR VERDICTS”

February 8, 2024 Paul Luvera Comments 2 comments

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…

THE IMPACT OF INJURY & SUFFERING

January 19, 2024 Paul Luvera Comments 0 Comment

. . To understand how to present evidence of our client’s injuries, we must first understand what the injuries have done to our client. That requires an advance understanding of the nature of injuries and time spent with the client plus those who know or treat the client. Here is a brief outline of the basic impact of injury and sufferings on human beings as a guide. . A. INJURY CAUSES MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SUFFERING TO PEOPLE 1.It causes: ….