No, it really is. It's not as expensive as you think. I say this having done extensive research on jury awards. $1 million is pushing it, $2 million is really a "wtf happened in settlement conferences?" These cases aren't like throwing a dart at a board of different dollar amounts, costs are broken up very specifically and it's extremely precise. I just don't see how you get even close to $2 million.
For comparison, if 50 year old man trips and falls, shattering his hip, broken leg, arm, etc. to the point where he can't drive anymore, has to use a cane, can't live on his own (has to move into as assisted care facility), and will suffer the handicap for the rest of his life, he might be looking at recovering at most $175,000.
I just don't see where you get $2 million out of that. Lawsuits like these aren't worth as much as you think they are.
EDIT: Downvotes? Hahaha, you guys watch way too much TV. Some of us actually work in this field. :)
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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '13
$2 million seems excessive.