There are many factors to consider when representing plaintiffs in wrongful death cases. In this practical webinar, you will examine the legal standards to prove causation of the wrongful death to the negligence claimed, and the various categories of damages that can be recovered. You will additionally explore an arrangement of related topics that include:
- Trial preparation, as well as how to approach mediations and out-of-court settlement discussions;
- Proving pecuniary losses, such as the loss of parental guidance, loss of future wages, and loss of consortium for the surviving family;
- Hiring and working with expert witnesses for trials, and using experts to maximize and prove all categories of damages;
- Effectively showing harm caused by the negligent tortfeasor, including Day-in-the-Life videos.
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Maximize damages for wrongful death cases;
- Identify which experts are required to prove your prima facie case and to prove damages;
- Determine the differences between wrongful death, and pain and suffering claims;
- Distinguish between settlements for infant cases and wrongful death settlements;
- Apply best practices for approaching mediations and out-of-court settlement discussions
- Implement technology and demonstrative evidence to show the devastation of the injury caused
Justin Blitz
Schulman Blitz, LLP
Justin Blitz, Esq. is a partner at Schulman Blitz, LLP. He focuses on litigating all types of civil cases from inception to resolution. An experienced trial lawyer and skillful negotiator, Mr. Blitz is a tenacious adversary who consistently gets great results for his clients regardless of the case or challenges presented. Mr. Blitz has over a decade of experience of successfully managing a large caseload of complex and high-profile negligence actions. He has established himself as one of the "go to" trial attorneys for other New York lawyers in the State that seek trial counsel on their most severe injury cases. Mr. Blitz is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and is a past chairman of NYSTLA’s Young Lawyers Committee. In addition to NYSTLA, Mr. Blitz is a member of several other bar associations, including the American Association for Justice. At Schulman Blitz, LLP, Mr. Blitz litigates a wide variety of civil suits with an emphasis on motor vehicle collisions, negligent security, municipal liability, medical malpractice, labor law, negligent supervision and all types of premises liability.
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