Adjusters who act quickly, humanely, and strategically can often prevent escalation into “nuclear verdict” territory. A “nuclear verdict” is an extraordinarily large jury award relative to the facts of the case and the defendant’s conduct. These awards often reflect juror outrage or a desire to punish perceived misconduct rather than purely compensate measurable losses, often as a result of perceived corporate indifference, evidence of cover-ups, egregious conduct or successful plaintiff…
By: Tyson & Mendes LLP
By: Tyson & Mendes LLP
