The Case
Medical Malpractice lawsuit brought by two skilled and successful plaintiffs' attorneys on behalf of a client who sustained injuries to his non-dominant hand.
- Case pending in a relatively conservative county where jurors traditionally have been skeptical of awarding damages for anything less than catastrophic injuries
- Plaintiff was uncomfortable conveying the impact of his injury, the pain he experienced and how his life was affected
- Attorneys feared inarticulate client would hamper the possibility of being awarded, or would significantly limit, any damage award
Trial Synergy's Contribution
Jeri gave the plaintiff permission to talk and to tell his story.
- Jeri helped him understand that the jury was not his enemy, but rather a group of people who wanted to hear what he had to say, as long as he conveyed his story credibly.
- Jeri earned plaintiff's trust and his confidence, and then taught him how to be an effective witness.
With that accomplished, Jeri designed juror profiles and voir dire questions to identify potential jurors likely to care about him, the significance of his injury and the change in his life.
The Outcome
The jury returned a plaintiff's verdict in excess of $500,000.
