Civil Litigation,
Law Practice
Aug. 3, 2018
Evaluating personal injury cases: juror motivation
Jurors render big verdicts when jurors are motivated. In contrast, where jurors see their work as inconsequential, the results are rarely spectacular. Understanding what motivates jurors is a critical part of evaluating a case.
Lars C. Johnson
Mediator
Signature Resolution
Fax: (818) 348-7921
Lars was a litigator for 20 years before joining Signature as a full-time mediator. He has extensive experience handling high-stakes catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, as well as insurance coverage disputes.
Jurors render big verdicts when jurors are motivated. In contrast, where jurors see their work as inconsequential, the results are rarely spectacular. Understanding what motivates jurors is a critical part of evaluating a case.
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We all prefer to be in trial with a likeable client. Jurors want to find in favor of the party they like. On the other...
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