If you find yourself wondering, “what even is a Nuclear Verdict anyway?” no need to worry, we’ve got you covered.

A nuclear verdict can be defined as: an exceptionally high award that surpasses what should be a reasonable or rational amount.

More often than not, a nuclear verdict will provoke an automatic and intense response of shock, far more so than your average trial outcome which could simply be summed up as unfavorable.

The anchoring effect is defined as: a cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information given.

It’s a proven psychological technique that’s gaining serious popularity within present day trials, and is widely known to be enhanced by repetition. And aside from being able to persuade a jury, psychologists have determined that this technique also works on judges and people in positions of power.

Berkley Environmental Head of Sales and Distribution Katherine Strong is joined by Jerry Popovich of the defense law firm, Selman Breitman LLP. 

Popovich is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Orange County location and has gained expertise through his extensive history of trial experience (over 70 trials). He specializes in general liability, toxic torts, environmental liability, and product liability, along with several other fields.

Berkley Environmental Executive Vice President Chris DeLauder is joined by seasoned lawyers Ted Eder and James French, who represent the law firm of Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, as they cover the basics of Workers Compensation insurance for our customers with employees in the New York and New Jersey areas. You’ll get an up-close, simplified look at how these claims are handled in your home state.