There has been growing concern among civil defense attorneys about “runaway” verdicts. These are verdicts that are unreasonable and outrageous given the factual circumstances of a case. Runaway verdicts are becoming an unfortunate reality for defense attorneys. This article is a part of a series that will offer tips and strategies that defense attorneys should consider employing to combat against this trend.

In the previous articles, I discussed taking accountability, giving the jury a specific and reasonable number for damages, and arguing pain and suffering. This article will focus on the necessity of humanizing the corporate defendant.

Humanizing a Corporate Defendant

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