Sample Closing Powerpoint This is a sample Power

Sample Closing Powerpoint This is a sample Power. Point closing statement in an auto accident case. The jury in this case awarded over $660, 000. It is a little bit of a mess because of the desire to redact pictures, names, etc. But it should give a guide as to how to use Powerpoint in a closing statement. (Best piece of advice: keep away from the bullet points and stick to the evidence. )

Buckner: Not the right doctor for the job Dr. Buckner Date of Surgery: May 31, 2006

! G N O R W What did Dr. Buckner actually do?

Who are the RSD Experts? I didn’t know she has RSD. Dr. Buckner

Buckner testified that he is not an expert in RSD • Admitted by defense counsel – We’re not offering him as an expert in RSD or pain management

I didn’t know that Ms. May has RSD Dr. Buckner

“Swelling? ” Dr. Buckner

Dr. Tarantino • 2/5/08: Ms. May presents with: – Global pain, tender in many areas – Hyperesthetic: more pain than he would expect • 8/19/08: Ms. May presents with: – Patellar-femoral tenderness – Diffuse, hyperesthetic tenderness

Dr. Taber’s “Solution”: Modify Your Lifestyle; Avoid Activities that Cause Pain

Taber is not an RSD Expert • He did not contradict Dr. Munson’s conclusions.

She has a damaged patellar tendon caused by the impact Dr. Munson She also has symptoms of RSD, so I’m sending her to Dr. Elroy

Dr. Munson

Ms. May Dr. Munson Physical Therapist identified the source of pain in the patellar tendon, confirmed by Munson.

What are the Symptoms of RSD? Dr. Elroy • Swelling • Hyperesthesia (extremely sensitive to touch) • Temperature changes • Stiffness • Color changes

Defendant hits Plaintiff

It is uncontradicted that Ms. May has RSD • It was caused by the impact—Ms. Vinger is responsible – No medical evidence disagrees – No doctors disagree

Dr. Elroy The RSD Expert Ms. May clearly has RSD. She needs a spinal stimulator implant.

Dr. Elroy

Dr. Elroy

Ms. May Dr. Elroy

Past Medical Expenses 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 6. GBMC Emergency Room Charles Emergency Phys. Dr. Johnson MRI on 05/09/06 Dr. Munson Union Memorial Hospital Hereford PT (6/16/06 to 7/5/06) Dr. Elroy Dr. North/Sinai Hospital TOTAL: $ 338. 75 $ 217. 00 $ 1, 828. 00 $ 1, 431. 00 $ 3, 325. 00 $ 2, 283. 00 $ 1, 230. 00 $ 3, 160. 00 $35, 084. 52 $48, 897. 27

Lost Wages 04/17/06 to 09/04/06 • Waitressing: 5 weeks average $245. 00 per week • Lifeguarding: Summer TOTAL: $1, 225. 00 $1, 698. 88 $2, 923. 88

FUTURE MEDICAL COSTS • 2019 (age 31) • 2028 (age 40) • 2037 (age 49) • 2046 (age 58) • 2055 (age 67) • 2064 (age 76) TOTAL: Low End $22, 000. 00 $132, 000. 00 High End $28, 000. 00 $168, 000. 00

PAST HARMS AND LOSSES • • • Enduring two knee surgeries Two injections to her knee Four epidural injections in her back Spinal cord stimulator cord implant - trial Spinal cord stimulator implant – permanent placement • Dealing with Doctors who could not make the appropriate diagnosis:

Current Harms & Losses • • Moderate pain 20 days out of every 30 Severe pain occassionally 9 more surgeries required No more sports or “active” lifestyle: avoid breaking leads in spinal stimulator implant

EMOTIONAL SUFFERING • NOT KNOWING WHY SHE WAS IN PAIN • NO HOPE IN SIGHT FOR FOUR YEARS • NOT BEING ABLE TO RETURN TO A NORMAL LIFESTYLE • PERMANENT IMPLANT • SIX MORE SURGERIES • MUST LIVE A RESTRICTED LIFESTYLE

2, 928. 33 48, 897. 27 150, 000. 00 356, 000. 00 557, 825. 00