Expert Economists Comment on Loss Wage Damages in Restaurant Slip and Fall Case

This case involves a slip-and-fall accident that occurred on a tile floor in a popular chain restaurant in Vermont. The restaurant in question had a self-service beverage station where customers could refill their own drinks. The area around the drink station was noted to be wet at the time of the incident, however there were no signs or other warnings to indicate the danger to customers. Furthermore, there were no anti-slip mats in place to prevent falls. The Plaintiff slipped and fell on the tile floor, causing serious and permanent injuries.

Question(s) For Expert Witness

1. Are you able to review the defendant’s financial statements and assess their financial condition? 2. Are you able to assess the defendant companies net worth? 3. Please explain your experience working on similar cases.

Expert Witness Response E-038755

I have worked on over 100 cases over the past two decades. The vast majority of my cases have involved economic damages; both lost earnings for individuals, and lost profits for businesses. I teach a graduate course in statistical forecasting, and I participate in an executive-education program for a local business school. I work on research projects, write newspaper articles, and give speeches on behalf of the university.