Build a bulletproof damages case using hard numbers to force better settlements before trial.
Join us for part four of this five-part series on the skills you need to win your case before you even step into the courtroom.
Andrew Smiley will discuss everything you need to know about successfully building the damages.
The course provides a strategic framework for building a comprehensive damages case in personal injury litigation by focusing on hard, evidence-based numbers rather than amorphous pain and suffering claims. It details the utilization of expert witnesses, including life care planners, vocational experts, and economists, to create verifiable financial projections that strengthen settlement positions.
The content addresses the necessity of documenting past medical bills, future care costs, and economic losses to create a compelling narrative for both insurance carriers and juries. Participants will learn how to manage liens, evaluate the cost-benefit of expert retention, and effectively use discovery to prepare for potential trial scenarios.
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Attorney at Smiley & Smiley LLP
Andrew is the lead trial attorney for Smiley & Smiley, where his practice focuses on significant personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Andrew is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served as Academy President in 2017–2018 and is also a Past President & Board Member of the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance. He hosts The Mentor, Esq., a podcast for lawyers.
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