When retained as a forensic economist to calculate economic damages in personal injury, wrongful death, or wrongful termination cases, the first question I am often asked by retaining counsel is simple: "What do you need from me to get started?" A forensic economic report is only as strong as the underlying data supporting it. Incomplete or delayed documentation doesn't just slow down the litigation process, it exposes your damages report to aggressive cross-examination and c

Economic damages can drive the value of a case. In personal injury, wrongful death, and employment litigation, projected losses may represent the largest component of claimed damages. But a large number is not necessarily a reliable one. A report built on weak data or unsupported assumptions can derail settlement discussions and become vulnerable under cross-examination. Attorneys on either side can identify many methodological weaknesses early. Start with these five red flag