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Mar. 10, 2020
Strong liability claims resulting in life-altering injuries are just and righteous cases
As a plaintiffs’ trial lawyer for the past 60 years, I heartily agree with Robert Tyson ‘s recent column, “Is the Defense Bar Being Out-Lawyered?” (Daily Jounal, March 6, 2020). His article suggested tips, tactics and strategies to attempt to counter plaintiffs’ so-called “excessive verdicts.”
As a plaintiffs' trial lawyer for the past 60 years, I heartily agree with Robert Tyson 's recent column, "Is the Defense Bar Being Out-Lawyered?" (Daily Jounal, March 6, 2020). His article suggested tips, tactics and strategies to attempt to counter plaintiffs' so-called "excessive verdicts."
However, competent defense counsel has been employing all of Mr. Tyson 's suggestions from time immemorial. Fortunately, times have changed. Personal rights no longer take a backseat to property rights.
Although the insurance industry has been short-sighted and inordinately focused on reducing the cost of litigation, I disagree that such focus is a substantial factor for the seven-, eight- or nine-figure verdicts.
Strong liability claims resulting in significant life-altering injuries are just and righteous cases. Juries and judges in the 21st century recognize those verdicts as reasonable, legitimate, worthy and just. Regardless of the tactics the defense bar adopts to defend against righteous cases, justice will prevail.
-- Stanley K. Jacobs
Jacobs & Jacobs LLP
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