Originally Posted by
Rowan
Always an interesting juxtaposition when someone posts something like ColaJacket did under a real lawyer's post.
What's
your moral compass like, merlin??
Based on the facts of the case, assuming they're as represented in the article, if I'm representing the defendant, we're going to do everything you can to settle before there's even a case filed.
It's called the empathetic approach. You take responsibility for the loss, admit liability, sincerely apologize, take care of the family's needs, funeral expenses, etc. Then at a respectful time you make a settlement offer.
It's a very effective approach. It has the benefit of being the right thing to do. And because it decreases transaction costs, and avoids the possibility of runaway verdicts, it decreases the total cost of the claim while still fairly compensating the family.