How Insurers Are Combating Legal System Abuse
Studies and statistics indicate that certain age groups, specifically 18-29 and 50-59, are more inclined to award larger sums in verdicts.
Public perception is shaped by various factors, such as seeing high earnings in professional sports, corporate executive compensation, and large corporate financial events.
The theory suggests that jurors are influenced by their instinctive desire to protect their community or family, and thus may render large awards in cases as a deterrent for future misconduct.
Witness preparation is key, with a focus on the specific facts of the case rather than generalities that could play into the Reptilian strategy.
Some ad campaigns suggest that insurance companies, rather than individuals, are responsible for paying large verdicts and settlements.