1998
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Summer 1998 issue of the Expert Witness newsletter (volume 3, issue 2)
Contents: The Effect of Alcoholism on Earning Capacity by Nicole MacPherson In this article Nicole MacPherson investigates the effect of alcoholism on earning capacity. She has found that alcoholism has both direct and indirect effects on earnings. Ms. MacPherson brings to our attention both the obvious and overlooked effects of alcoholism. Applying Economic Analysis to… Continue reading
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Software Review: Personal Injury Damages Partner (Carswell)
In this article Derek Aldridge reviews a CD ROM titled Personal Injury Damages Partner, available from Carswell. The CD contains a searchable collection of full text and digest summaries of personal injury cases. Continue reading
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Doctors Are Not Experts on Life Expectancy
In this article David Strauss and Robert Shavelle argue that physicians are usually not experts on life expectancy. They note, however, that doctors’ opinions regarding life expectancy have been relied on by the courts. They identify the different roles of physicians and actuaries in life expectancy determination. Continue reading
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Not All “Bears” Are Bordering Extinction
In this article Heber Smith explains how the claimant converts his or her award to income for the future. He contrasts mutual funds, with high returns and perhaps less stability, with annuities, having lower returns and lower risk. This discussion leads into future articles regarding strategies of structured settlements. Continue reading
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Applying Economic Analysis to Tort Law
In this article Christopher Bruce expands the use of economic analysis in tort law. Dr. Bruce identifies the distinguishing characteristics of the economic approach versus the more traditional methods of legal analysis. This is the first of a series of articles to follow regarding the economic analysis of torts. Continue reading
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The Effect of Alcoholism on Earning Capacity
In this article Nicole MacPherson investigates the effect of alcoholism on earning capacity. She has found that alcoholism has both direct and indirect effects on earnings. Ms. MacPherson brings to our attention both the obvious and overlooked effects of alcoholism. Continue reading
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Spring 1998 issue of the Expert Witness newsletter (volume 3, issue 1)
Contents: The Role of the Expert Witness in Developing “New” Law by Christopher Bruce In this article Christopher Bruce explores the role of the expert witness. He delineates both the advantages and disadvantages to the legal system when an expert adopts a “constructive” rather than a “passive” approach. While recognising the pitfalls with either approach,… Continue reading
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Outstanding Issues in the Valuation of Household Services
In this article Therese Brown and Christopher Bruce wrap up the series of five articles on household services which have been presented in our newsletter. They deal with several of the issues which have not been dealt with specifically in previous articles. Included are the following: the suggested approach when a plaintiff is still able… Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW: The Expert: A Practitioner’s Guide, (Carswell) 1997
Christopher Bruce reviews this collection of 27 essays concerning expert testimony, each essay having been written by one or more experts in the relevant discipline. The purpose of the book, according to the foreword, is to provide trial lawyers with a basic understanding of both “… the role of the expert in the legal process… Continue reading
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Unresolved Issues in the Valuation of Estate Claims Under Survival of Actions
In this article Derek Aldridge expands upon previous articles in our newsletter which have arisen from the Duncan v. Baddeley court of appeal decision. He raises several questions concerning the calculation of losses in light of this decision, and suggests that it may not be possible to resolve these issues until it is determined whether… Continue reading