Building a Strong Wrongful Death Case

Summary: Handling wrongful death cases can be one of the most complex and emotional areas of personal injury law. In this episode of The Effective Lawyer Podcast, Jack Zinda and Max Massey share practical strategies and common pitfalls to help attorneys navigate these challenging cases with confidence. From identifying proper beneficiaries to preparing a compelling jury charge, you’ll learn how to maximize case value and achieve justice for grieving families. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to identify the right wrongful death casesCreating accurate family trees to clarify beneficiary relationshipsManaging conflicts of interest between multiple beneficiariesUsing aggregate settlement agreements effectivelyThe difference between beneficiary claims and estate claimsPreparing a detailed jury charge to increase case valueDiscovery strategies for depositions, interrogatories, and records requestsAvoiding the “liability stipulation” trap at trialHandling missing beneficiaries and subrogation issues at settlementThe role of storytelling in connecting with the jury and maximizing value 🎧 For more episodes and insights on improving your legal practice, visit https://www.zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer