Sentences with phrase «substantial portion of their damages»

The potential for a successful plaintiff to have to pay a substantial portion of their damages to the defendant because the amount awarded for damages at trial was less than an earlier offer is a legitimate concern.

Not exact matches

There were no tornadoes in Dutchess County, though the southern portion of the county sustained substantial damage from straight - line winds that the weather service said exceeded 100 mph in some spots.

Thanks to favourable winds and currents, aggressive oil skimming and trapping at the surface, and the likelihood that a substantial portion of oil is still drifting in underwater plumes, it seems that the damage so far may be limited.

Financial damages most often take the form of current and future medical bills, but lost income can also make up a substantial portion of your settlement if you've had to miss time at work because of

Financial damages most often take the form of current and future medical bills, but lost income can also make up a substantial portion of your settlement if you've had to miss time at work because of your injuries.