Damages deconstructed

When a client suffers a catastrophic injury or a family faces wrongful death, the outcome of litigation often hinges on one factor: how economic damages are calculated. Judges and juries look for clear and credible proof of financial loss, yet valuation can involve complex questions of earnings capacity, medical expenses, household services, and tax consequences. Attorneys who lack skills and tactics for proving damages risk leaving significant recovery on the table. 

The economics of loss

Economic Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions gives you a comprehensive, Wisconsin-specific guide to measuring and proving loss. You’ll review categories of recoverable damages, explore valuation techniques, and sharpen your ability to present persuasive, admissible testimony.

You’ll also gain a better understanding of:

• Considerations in calculating the earning capacity of minors
• Valuing household services and future medical expenses
• Methods for determining present value and accounting for inflation
• Standards for admissibility of expert testimony under Daubert and related Wisconsin case law
• Tax treatment differences between personal injury and wrongful death awards

Get the insight you need to present a compelling case, protect client recovery, and assess damages from the first demand through trial with Economic Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions.

Damages deconstructed

When a client suffers a catastrophic injury or a family faces wrongful death, the outcome of litigation often hinges on one factor: how economic damages are calculated. Judges and juries look for clear and credible proof of financial loss, yet valuation can involve complex questions of earnings capacity, medical expenses, household services, and tax consequences. Attorneys who lack skills and tactics for proving damages risk leaving significant recovery on the table. 

The economics of loss

Economic Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions gives you a comprehensive, Wisconsin-specific guide to measuring and proving loss. You’ll review categories of recoverable damages, explore valuation techniques, and sharpen your ability to present persuasive, admissible testimony.