When a jury’s verdict is unreasonably low, the presiding judge may increase it by awarding an additur pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.530 and Section 768.74, Florida Statutes. However, as to damages for future...more
In federal court, personal injury plaintiffs are required to disclose a computation of each category of damages. Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1)(A)(iii). Past medical expenses and past lost wages are easy. But for pain and...more
This brief, practical article presents strategies for challenging claims of permanent injury without relying on a defense expert.
Originally published in the Trial Advocate Quarterly, Winter 2018 Volume 37, Number 1.
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