The policy limits are bigger, the consequences of malpractice can be horrendous and insurers routinely deny smaller claims. The numbers also demonstrate that some lawyers are still obtaining million-dollar verdicts and settlements, and a select group of those lawyers earn a high percentage of those awards. Richard P. Campbell of Boston has tried cases around the country involving automobiles, products liability and medical malpractice. He represents most of the major auto manufacturers, and is not surprised that some lawyers are repeat winners. It is a mistake to take on a major case against a true specialist.
Complex trials are difficult, expensive and risky.
Lawyers can not dabble in complex trial work. What follows is an analysis of the major types of tort cases Lawyers Weekly reviewed using the recent numbers. We also have two full-time nurses on our staff and we work with a lot of outside experts. The nurses help review records, and put them together in a way that experts like. They also help us understand the medical histories, procedures and research.