Overview
Robert Buchbinder and Christopher Green successfully defended a complex case involving a claimed permanent traumatic brain injury, where the trial required Mandarin Chinese interpreters to ensure accurate communication. The plaintiff, a visiting scholar, alleged a permanent traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder following a motor vehicle accident. They were seeking $6.5 million in compensatory damages for loss of future earning capacity and pain and suffering. The plaintiff presented "before and after" witnesses testifying to the extent of their mental and psychological condition, along with expert witnesses. The defense presented testimony from various medical professionals. After a seven-day trial, the jury unanimously determined that the plaintiff did not sustain a permanent brain injury. Ultimately, the plaintiff was awarded $100,000 in total damages, $65,000 for lost future earnings and $35,000 for pain and suffering. Notably, this amount was less than half of the Defendant's pre-trial settlement offer.
