In this engaging discussion, Robert Tyson and Cayce E. Lynch, partners at Tyson & Mendes and Apex Defense Consulting, explore the alarming rise of 'nuclear verdicts' that drive up insurance costs. They reveal how plaintiffs' tactics have shifted to inciting juror anger, pinpointing the need for defense lawyers to adapt. Their research on 100 trial cases uncovers four crucial strategies: personalizing the defendant, accepting responsibility, providing an alternative damages figure, and effectively arguing non-economic damages, all essential in combating these massive awards.
