2025 April

Articles in this issue:

Emotional-distress damages in insurance bad-faith cases

These damages require proving bad faith and that the emotional distress is incidental to economic injury caused by the insurer

Bill Foster

Using the jury to frame damages by weaving jurors’ values into your case

Brian Kim

Getting tax advice before a settlement agreement is signed is best and can help to avoid surprises

Seeking non-economic damages for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

Damages must be substantiated with clear, compelling evidence that establishes the full extent of losses

Visuals such as “Day-in-the-Life” powerfully communicate the value of your case, especially when the client has reached maximum medical improvement

Making sure victims are protected by the Legislature

Navy SEAL hopes dashed, trial lawyer reaches a different level of elite status

Delivering difficult information with compassion and clarity