Economic Damages for Military Personnel: Taking Command Over Claims of Loss - On Demand CLE

In this exclusive video, attorney and military case consultant Michael D. McCarthy offers insights into handling cases involving military personnel. This CLE presentation is intended for practicing lawyers who may be engaged in a case involving a person whose earnings (or earning potential) as a member of the United States Armed Forces have been jeopardized.   Whether you represent a plaintiff or defendant in a case in which a person claims loss of military earnings or earning capacity in the context of a civil case for damages, you must evaluate the validity of those claims—and be prepared to offer competent and persuasive evidence to prove your position. During this program, we will address the topics necessary to understand the impacts an injury may have on an individual’s military career.  Topics include: The Official Military Personnel File: Understand how to obtain an individual’s military records, what to look for once you get them, and how to master the military terminology t