Melissa Hailey and Liz Hart – $7.6M Verdict for a Teen with Debilitating Headaches

About this episode

The episode discusses a $7.6 million verdict for a teen suffering from debilitating headaches after a car accident, highlighting the legal strategies used by the attorneys.

Their client was just 16 when a driver T-boned her vehicle, leading to years of debilitating headaches that require cutting-edge treatments every 12 weeks. In this case breakdown with host Keith Fuicelli , Melissa Hailey and Liz Hart reveal how they approached the case with meticulous pre-litigation case development, strategic big data jury research, and expert medical testimony. Jurors awarded $7.1 million in future medical costs and $500,000 in non-economic damages. Tune in for the team’s insights about limiting economic demands to maintain credibility – and about joining forces to develop a successful law practice. Learn More and Connect with Colorado Trial Lawyers ☑️ Melissa Hailey | LinkedIn ☑️ Liz Hart | LinkedIn ☑️ Hailey | Hart on LinkedIn | Facebook   ☑️ Keith Fuicelli | LinkedIn ☑️ Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers Website ☑️ Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , and LinkedIn ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Episode Snapshot Elizabeth's journey from wanting to be a criminal defense attorney to becoming a plaintiff's lawyer after five years in insurance defense. Melissa's unconventional path from conservation…

People in this episode

Host: Keith Fuicelli

Guests: Melissa Hailey, Liz Hart

Topics covered

• personal injury
• legal strategy
• jury research
• medical testimony
• women-owned law firm

Keywords

• $7.6 million verdict
• debilitating headaches
• jury research
• medical testimony
• women-owned law firm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hailey | Hart, Fuicelli & Lee Injury Lawyers

Places: Colorado

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