Personal Injury Appeals | Attorney Raffi Naljian
Appeals can extend personal injury case timelines significantly. Attorney Raffi Naljian explains when appeals happen, how long they take, and what they mean for your recovery. Understanding the appeals process helps you plan for all possible outcomes after a verdict.
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While most cases settle or reach final verdicts without appeals, understanding this possibility is important. Raffi Naljian can explain how appeals might affect your case and advise you on post-verdict options. Also searched as: Rafi Nanaljian, Raffi Nalian, Rafi Naljian.
What to Do Next
- 1Understand appeals are possible after trial
- 2Know that settlements cannot be appealed
- 3Discuss appeal risks with your attorney
- 4Consider appeals when evaluating trial vs. settlement
- 5Be patient—appeals take time
- 6Understand you may not receive money immediately
- 7Trust your attorney's post-trial guidance
📋Evidence Checklist
- Trial transcript and record
- Written briefs arguing legal issues
- No new evidence presented on appeal
- Focus on legal errors, not facts
- Timeline expectations
- Cost considerations
Planning helps manage expectations.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Thinking appeals retry the facts
- Expecting quick resolution
- Not understanding appeal limitations
- Counting on verdict money immediately
- Ignoring appeal risk in settlement decisions
- Not planning for extended timeline
How the Process Typically Works
Notice of Appeal (60 days)
Defendant files appeal after verdict
Record Preparation (2-4 months)
Trial transcript compiled
Briefing (3-6 months)
Written arguments submitted
Oral Argument
Brief hearing if granted
Decision (months)
Court issues written opinion
Damages You May Be Able to Recover
- •Verdict remains during appeal (usually)
- •Appeals delay payment
- •Consider settlement to avoid appeal
- •Bond may secure verdict amount
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the defendant appeal my verdict?
Yes. Defendants can appeal verdicts on grounds of legal error. However, appeals courts generally don't reconsider factual findings—only whether the law was correctly applied.
How long do appeals take?
Appeals typically take 1-3 years from notice to decision. The process involves transcript preparation, briefing, and waiting for the court to issue its opinion.
Will I get my money during an appeal?
Usually not. Appeals can delay payment, though defendants may be required to post a bond securing the verdict amount.
Can I appeal if I lose at trial?
Yes, plaintiffs can also appeal adverse verdicts or damage awards. The same principles apply—you must show legal error, not just disagreement with the outcome.
Do most verdicts get appealed?
No. Appeals are expensive and time-consuming, and most don't succeed. Many defendants accept verdicts or settle rather than appeal.
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