Perspective
May 4, 2011
Restitution and Personal Injuries: Clients Might be Leaving Money on the Table
Lawyers should not overlook victim restitution, which can offer more money for your clients. By Antonio R. Sarabia II
Some tort cases involve a defendant who is also charged with a crime. In some instances, the defendant has assets. Many personal injury attorneys are not aware that a civil settlement with a wealthy defendant who has been convicted of a crime, may result in an amount that substantially undercompensates their clients - when in actuality, the client may be able to greatly increase his or her net receipts.
If the civil defendant is...
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