Comprehensive economic damage calculations for catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, providing reliable foundations for case evaluation and trial testimony throughout New England.
Personal injury and wrongful death cases require precise calculation of economic losses. Our analyses address the full spectrum of financial impacts, from immediate medical expenses to lifetime earning capacity losses, providing the economic foundation attorneys need for case resolution.
With extensive experience in Rhode Island Superior Court, Massachusetts state courts, and federal jurisdictions throughout New England, we understand the specific requirements and precedents that govern damage calculations in personal injury litigation. Our methodologies comply with applicable statutes including Rhode Island General Laws § 10-7-1 and Massachusetts Chapter 229 § 6, ensuring admissibility and reliability.
We calculate both past lost earnings from the time of injury and future earning capacity losses over the individual's remaining work life. Our analyses consider career progression, wage growth trends, and economic factors specific to the individual's industry and geographic region.
Beyond base wages, we quantify the full value of employment benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other perquisites that would have been earned over the individual's career.
For individuals unable to perform household tasks due to injury, we calculate the economic value of lost household services including childcare, home maintenance, and other domestic activities.
For catastrophic injuries requiring ongoing care, we work with life care planners to quantify the present value of future medical expenses, equipment needs, and care services.
Our economic analyses follow established forensic economics principles and comply with Daubert standards for expert testimony. We utilize peer-reviewed methodologies and current economic data to ensure reliability and admissibility.
A: We typically provide preliminary damage calculations within 3-5 business days of receiving basic case information including injury details, medical records, and employment history. Full expert reports generally require 2-3 weeks depending on case complexity.
A: Essential documents include medical records detailing the injury and prognosis, employment records showing earnings history, tax returns for the past 3-5 years, and information about the individual's education, work history, and career plans.
A: Rhode Island General Laws § 10-7-1 limits wrongful death recoveries to pecuniary losses to eligible survivors. We calculate the economic support the deceased would have provided to dependents, including both monetary contributions and household services, less personal consumption.
A: Yes, we regularly review and critique opposing economic analyses, identifying methodological flaws, inappropriate assumptions, or calculation errors. Our rebuttal reports clearly explain why alternative approaches are more appropriate and reliable.
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