Trial Testimony for Wrongful Death Cases
Trial testimony in wrongful death cases centers on clear presentation of lost earnings, fringe benefits, personal consumption adjustments, and household services.
Checklist
- Prepare present-value demonstratives
- Rehearse personal consumption explanation
- Prepare household services visualization
- Coordinate with any vocational expert
Questions to ask the expert
- Walk the jury through the earnings projection
- Why is personal consumption deducted?
- How did you value household services?
Timeline
1 day-of-trial prep session.
Required documents
- Economic report
- Demonstratives
Common pitfalls
- Losing the jury in economic terminology
- Missing fringe benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
How are household services visualized?
Commonly by task category with hourly data and local rates.
References
- BLS ATUSGovernment
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