From Hostage To Hero

Ep. 273 - Non-Economic Damages Made Easy With Christy Crowe Childers

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Dec 13, 2024
Christy Crowe Childers, a leading expert in trucking law and soon-to-be-published author, shares her innovative 'Damages House' strategy to help jurors analyze non-economic damages. She reveals how this visual framework simplifies the complex task of assigning value to emotional pain in trials. The discussion also emphasizes storytelling and understanding juror psychology, focusing on how metaphorical language can create impactful connections. With expert insights on trial techniques, Childers is ready to change the game in legal presentations!
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ANECDOTE

Valuing Life

  • Christy Crowe Childers asked family members to put a dollar figure on her life.
  • Responses ranged from refusal to "all the money in the world," highlighting jurors' difficulties valuing non-economic damages.
INSIGHT

Juror Challenges

  • Jurors struggle to value non-economic damages due to lack of logical basis or difficulty with abstract concepts.
  • A framework is needed to concretize these principles, making the task feel doable.
ADVICE

Damages Specialist

  • Dedicate a specialist to damages, separate from liability, to gather client stories and prepare witnesses.
  • This allows for deeper exploration of non-economic damages and strengthens the case.
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