Seattle Personal Injury Attorney Chris Thayer
Seattle Personal Injury Attorney Chris Thayer
Handling Personal Injury Claims in the Seattle Area and Throughout Washington Since 1995

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Legal Options After Losing at Trial

Posted Friday, February 16, 2018 by Chris Thayer

Personal injury victims who do not win at trial still have legal options. Here are a few remedies we can try to ensure you receive the compensation that you deserve, even if you do not initially succeed at trial:

File a Motion for Reconsideration or for a New Trial

You have 10 days after the court issues its decision to file a motion for reconsideration or for a new trial. This motion must explain why the court should reach a different decision. Common reasons courts will reconsider a prior decision or grant a new trial include:

Of course, these are not the only reasons for granting a new trial or reconsidering a prior judgment. An experienced attorney will help you present your best case for making this request.

File a Motion to Alter or Amend the Judgment

As with a motion for reconsideration or for a new trial, you have 10 days after the court issues its decision to file a motion to alter or amend the judgment. You can also include this motion with your new trial or reconsideration request. This tactic is often used in non-jury trials, like when the case is decided on a motion for summary judgment. (A summary judgment motion asserts that there are no factual disputes requiring jury input and asks the judge to apply the law to the facts and decide the case.)

An experienced attorney can help you understand when to file a particular motion and why.

File an Appeal

Another option is asking an appeals court to review the trial court’s decision. Here are a few rules to keep in mind before filing an appeal in Washington:

You still have legal options if you lose the appeal. An experienced attorney will help you determine how to proceed.

Contact Us Today

Contact one of our personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation if you were injured by a negligent act. Our experienced attorneys will guide you through the litigation process, including what to do if you do not initially succeed at trial. You deserve to be compensated for your injuries.