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Overview
Plaintiff and Defense Insights for These Critical, High-Pressure Cases
Where do you even begin to place a value on life? How do you substantiate that number - especially when dealing with intangibles such as conscious pain and suffering, or disputed projections such as lost future earnings and benefits? This compelling program will show you how to effectively calculate, negotiate, and litigate wrongful death claims. Whether you're fighting to secure fair compensation for a grieving family or defending against inflated claims to protect your client's interests, our seasoned faculty will share their insights to help you secure the best possible outcome in these complex cases. Register today!
- Learn how to calculate lost future earnings, benefits, inheritance, and services.
- Quantify emotional losses like pre-death pain, loss of companionship, and parental guidance.
- Pin economic and vocational experts down with clever questions.
- Get practical plaintiff's attorney pointers for negotiating settlements and trying wrongful death cases.
- Uncover key strategies for challenging plaintiffs' claims, disputing evidence, and mitigating bad faith exposure.
- Prevent clients' grief from compromising their judgment and best interests.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Calculating Lost Economic Support and Future Damages
- Quantifying Pain, Suffering, and Other Non-Economic Damages
- Depositions: Key Questions to Ask Economists, Vocational Experts, and Medical Experts
- Plaintiffs' Strategies: Negotiation and Trial Tactics
- Defense Strategies: Negotiation and Trial Tactics
- Legal Ethics in Wrongful Death Cases
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Alabama CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Arizona CLE |
|
6 Total |
| California CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Colorado CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Delaware CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Florida CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Georgia CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Iowa CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Idaho CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Illinois CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Indiana CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Kansas CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Kentucky CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Maine CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Minnesota CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Missouri CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Montana CLE |
|
6 Total |
| North Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Nevada CLE |
|
6 Total |
| New York CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Ohio CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
7 Total |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Rhode Island CLE |
|
7 Total |
| South Carolina CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Texas CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Utah CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Virginia CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Vermont CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Washington CLE |
|
6 Total |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
7 Total |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
7.2 Total |
| Wyoming CLE |
|
6 Total |
Select Jurisdiction
CLE
Agenda
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Calculating Lost Economic Support and Future Damages
- How the Age and Health of the Decedent Influence Economic Damages
- Medical, Funeral, and Burial Expenses
- Lost Income, Future Earnings, Benefits, and Inheritance
- Loss of Services (Childcare, Homemaking, Caregiving)
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Quantifying Pain, Suffering, and Other Non-Economic Damages
- Conscious (Pre-Death) Pain and Suffering
- Loss of Consortium
- Loss of Parental Guidance, Familial Relationships, Companionship
- Punitive Damages in Wrongful Death Cases and Trends Pertaining to Awards
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Depositions: Key Questions to Ask Economists, Vocational Experts, and Medical Experts
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Plaintiffs' Strategies: Negotiation and Trial Tactics
- Preparing the Damages Case
- Identifying All Potential Sources of Recovery
- Effective Negotiation and Settlement Tactics
- Wrongful Death Trial Pointers
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Defense Strategies: Negotiation and Trial Tactics
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Legal Ethics in Wrongful Death Cases
- Conflicts of Interest When Representing Multiple Beneficiaries
- Contingency Fee Agreements
- Client Communications and Managing Expectations Regarding Case Results
- Ethical Considerations in Representing and Communicating With Grieving Clients
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Insurance professionals and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
William J. Delaney
is a member of Lonardo Forte & Trudeau LLP. He is a lifetime fellow of the Rhode Island Bar Foundation, as well as a fellow of the American Bar Association. Mr. Delaney is a member of the Rhode Island Supreme Court's MCLE Committee and the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York State, Pennsylvania and Connecticut bar associations. He earned his A.B. degree from the University of Notre Dame, his M.B.A. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, his J.D. degree from Albany Law School of Union University and his LL.M. degree from the Morin Center, Boston University School of Law.
Speaker bio
Kevin T. Knight
is a partner in the law offices of DSK Law. He is board-certified as a trial lawyer by both The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Over the course of his practice, Mr. Knight has generally focused on personal injury litigation. He earned his B.S.B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida and his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law.
Speaker bio
Bruce H. Stern
is a shareholder at Stark & Stark, PC. He is an expert Civil Trial Attorney as certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Mr. Stern is also a member of the firm's Accident & Personal Injury practice. He specializes his practice in representing the victims of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and wrongful death. In July 2004, Mr. Stern began publishing the "Traumatic Brain Injury Law Blog" as a way to share his knowledge as a brain injury lawyer. Additionally, he is the author of numerous articles and a frequent lecturer on the subject of traumatic brain injury litigation, evidence and trial techniques. Mr. Stern also co-authored a book entitled "Litigating Brain Injuries" published by Thomson Reuters and a chapter entitled "Brain Injuries" which is included in AAJ's Litigation Tort Case Series, published by AAJ Press. He is the Treasurer of the North American Brain Injury Society and the past Treasurer of the International Brain Injury Association. Mr. Stern served as the President of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) from 2019-2020. He has been a member of the AAJ since 1982. Mr. Stern is a member of the AAJ Executive Committee and the National Board of Governors. He is a past chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group and a past chair of AAJ's Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Section. Mr. Stern is a past president of the New Jersey Association for Justice (formerly ATLA-NJ) and recipient of its highest award, the Gold Medal for Distinguished Service. He is certified as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by both the New Jersey Supreme Court and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Stern is also a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and has been selected a fellow in the International Society of Barristers. Both organizations are highly selective and have rigorous standards for membership. He earned his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Duke University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Rutgers Law School.
Speaker bio
Monica Castillo
is of counsel at Wilson Elser. She has 25 years of experience handling complex civil litigation. Ms. Castillo represents individuals, businesses, corporations and municipalities across general liability areas. She is adept in handling large and small personal injury matters, including wrongful death actions, vehicle and bicycle accidents, and slip-and-fall cases. Ms. Castillo has substantial experience in litigating breach of contract, construction, and finance-related elder abuse matters, and prides herself on partnering with clients to achieve optimal results. She is strategic in her approach, using her well-honed skills throughout all aspects of litigation, from inception to resolution. Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Ms. Castillo worked as a supervising attorney providing legal assistance for the elderly in San Francisco. Her previous experience includes practicing at various firms and a major insurance company in the San Francisco Bay area. As a partner at a Burlingame, California, firm for a decade, Ms. Castillo gained valuable experience in pre-litigation resolution and successfully attained six-figure settlements in state and federal courts. She earned her B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley and her J.D. degree from University of California College of the Law, San Francisco.
Speaker bio
Jeremy J. Nelson
is of counsel within the Louisville, Kentucky office of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP. He has a broad range of litigation and appellate experience, including pre-litigation investigation, initial discovery, electronic discovery, lay and expert depositions, trial preparation, witness preparation, exhibit preparation and motion practice. Mr. Nelson has tried long-term care, medical malpractice and general liability cases to verdict and presented oral arguments before the Kentucky Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Kentucky Bar Association and Louisville Bar Association. Mr. Nelson has also taught as an adjunct professor at Brandeis School of Law in the area of sports law, and at Indiana Wesleyan University on business law. He earned his B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University, his M.S. degree from the University of Louisville and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville.
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