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2. Insurers Reassess Strategies as Nuclear Verdicts Shift Legal Landscapes

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Insurers need to handle claims strategically, without being deterred by the possibility of a nuclear verdict, which can lead to inflated settlement values and hesitation to proceed to trial.

 

9. How Litigation Funding Influences the Length and Value of Lawsuits

Litigation funding can provide plaintiffs with resources that exceed the actual value of the claim, which could encourage them to pursue higher settlement numbers that may not be realistic or reasonable.
 

4. Combating Emotional Juror Manipulation

Witness preparation is key, with a focus on the specific facts of the case rather than generalities that could play into the Reptilian strategy.
 

5. How Age Demographics Influence Verdict Sizes

Studies and statistics indicate that certain age groups, specifically 18-29 and 50-59, are more inclined to award larger sums in verdicts.
 

1. What’s Driving the Increases in Nuclear Verdicts

Factors such as Reptilian Theory, social inflation, litigation funding, and advertising are influencing juries, contributing to the surge in nuclear verdicts—defined as verdicts exceeding $10 million.
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