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I. INTRODUCTION One of the greatest challenges facing the attorney is figuring out how to effectively use expert witnesses to help maximize damages in catastrophic injury cases. It is naive to think you may simply retain an expert or two, and allow them to render some opinions in the hopes they will make your case […]
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My last blog entry discussed various aspects of the settlement process. If you can not arrive at a meaningful result for your client, you must head to trial. This blog post discusses preparation for trial as well as the trial process itself. TRIAL One of the most important weapons of any trial lawyer is the reputation […]
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My last blog post discussed the discovery process to get your case ready for mediation and trial. This blog post discusses approaches to settlement discussions. Settlement Discussions North Carolina has employed mandatory mediation for several years with good success. Though we now have court-ordered mediation, you are still free to engage in settlement negotiations at […]
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PRETRIAL PRACTICE Now that you have determined you have a good case and have built a solid foundation through extensive pre-suit investigation, you are ready to file your case. The pretrial stage is where you really add or lose value with respect to your case. For plaintiffs, to maximize the value of your case, make […]
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My last post discussed your investigative responsibilities as a lawyer. This blog entry talks about the use of experts to secure a meaningful settlement or verdict for your client. C. Experts Depending on the size of your case, the area of law involved and the complexity of issues, you may want to retain one or […]
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My last blog post on this theme discussed the importance of analyzing damages prior to taking on a case. This blog post discusses a lawyer’s investigative responsibilities when determining whether to sign a client. B. Your Investigative Responsibilities Attorneys have an obligation to investigate the case prior to filing pleadings. For the plaintiff’s attorney, he […]
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I. INTRODUCTION One of the greatest challenges facing the attorney is achieving full and fair value for the case through settlement. If the settlement process fails, all counsel can do is attempt to achieve appropriate compensation from the jury, with considerable influence from the presiding judge. Once the jury begins deliberations, all control of the […]
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Two people were killed this morning in separate tractor trailer accidents in Wythe County, VA, which is about an hour north of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A portion of I-81 had to be shut down. In the first incident, a tractor trailer overturned and went into the lane of oncoming traffic. The tractor trailer driver managed […]
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28 Mar '14
In the last several years, trucking companies have been subject to increased exposure to litigation as a result of changes in the legal obligation to supervise hours of service compliance. Along the same lines, motor carriers have a heightened duty to maintain accurate records. The rules are designed to cut down on driver fatigue, which […]
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26 Mar '14
Early this morning, two tractor trailers collided on I-77 in Surry County. The tractor trailers collided near mile marker 102 just before 6 a.m., shutting down both lanes. One lane had reopened by 8 a.m. One person was taken to Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The North Carolina […]
