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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