Jury Verdict Research Helps Personal Injury Lawyers Know Case Value
Attorney Richard Griffin of The Griffin Law Firm, P.C. highly recommends that personal injury lawyers perform jury verdict research on their personal injury cases. I think it creates a better attorney / client relationship because knowledge is always helpful when clients are deciding whether they should litigate or settle for the adjuster's top offer. Sometimes Attorney Richard Griffin, an experienced personal injury lawyer, is able to get the adjuster's top offer increased after submitting jury verdict research after the adjuster says that he or she is out of authority (settlement dollars).
What types of personal Injury cases does jury verdict research help?
(1) wrongful death;
(2) auto accident;
(3) truck accident;
(4) bicycle accident;
(5) motorcycle accident;
(6) pedestrian accident;
(7) premise liability;
(8) slip and fall;
(9) trip and fall; and
(1) dog bite claims.
Example: What is the median verdicts and settlements for Georgia personal injury cases involving hip fractures in Fulton County verses the rest of Georgia?
(1) Jury verdict research reveals that the median of the personal injury verdicts and settlements for fractured hips in Fulton County is $125,000.00.
(2) Jury verdict research reveals that the median for personal injury verdicts and settlements for the rest of the state of Georgia for hip fractures is $72,500.00.
How does jury verdict research help the client?
(1) Jury verdict research helps the client have a better idea of the value of their case taking into account the venue (where the lawsuit would be filed), the injury type, the total damages, the type of treatment, and other important factors.
(2) This can be very helpful in setting reasonable expectations of the client regarding the settlement value or probable jury verdict range. Reasonable expectations can make it much easier for the client to make a wise decision regarding settlement verses litigation.
How does jury verdict research help the plaintiff's attorney?
(1) Client Expectations: Jury verdict research help the personal injury lawyer and their client stay on the same page regarding the likely value of the personal injury case.
(2) Higher Settlements: Jury verdict research can be a value weapon for the plaintiff's personal injury attorney to use at mediation and during settlement negotiations to prove to the adjuster or defense attorney that they should pay more or face higher exposure during litigation.
How can I find out how much my case is worth?
Attorney Richard Griffin and his law firm, The Griffin Law Firm, P.C., utilize jury verdict research for their clients very frequently. Since the value of a personal injury or wrongful death claim can vary based on a lot of different factors and since the verdicts often change higher or lower with changes in the community, jury verdict research is an invaluable tool. If you would like to have your personal injury or wrongful death claim evaluated for settlement value, please call 866-847-6545 or use the following link:
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