Settlement & Negotiation

High-Low Agreement

An agreement setting minimum and maximum amounts the defendant will pay regardless of the verdict.

In Personal Injury Cases

High-low agreements reduce risk for both sides. The plaintiff is guaranteed a minimum recovery, while the defendant caps their maximum exposure.

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An agreement between parties to resolve a dispute without going to trial, typically involving payment to the injured party.

The formal decision or finding made by a jury or judge at the conclusion of a trial.

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