What recourse can I do if you are dissatisfied with the results of a previous personal injury lawsuit?

The answer depends on many factors. There are timing issues as there are statutes of limitations which control the time within which you have to take action. Were you represented by an attorney? Was there a settlement? Was there a trial and judgment? Sometimes there is no relief for "buyer's remorse" after a settlement has been reached and settlement and release agreements signed.

If the case has been settled there is no recourse. If it went to trial, you have 10 days to appeal. After that, there is no.

It all depends on the settlement documents you signed.

None, if you settled?

If it is over it is over. You can appeal but after the appeal deadline it is all ancient history.

Generally speaking, judges and courts to not reverse jury verdicts just because a different jury could have reached a different result. There has to be a major error that occurred that warrants you getting a another chance in your personal injury case. Assuming that you are only dissatisfied with the result of your personal injury lawsuit and not with you attorney, assuming you had one, then your primary options are to file a Motion for New Trial or appeal. While there are a couple of other motions you could file, they are limited in scope and usually would not apply when the issue is just that you think the finder of fact, either the judge or jury, got it wrong. A Motion for New Trial is basically asking the trial judge to disregard a judgment. Nebraska statutes list various reasons why a judge should order a new trial, such as "that the verdict, report, or decision is not sustained by sufficient evidence or is contrary to law." Generally, absent special circumstances, a motion for new trial must be filed ten (10) days after the judgment is rendered. The most common "recourse" if a person is unsatisfied with a judgment is an "appeal." An appeal is basically a request to a higher court that there was some significant error that occurred in your case or trial that warrants a reversal and either reaches a ruling in your favor or gives you a new trial. Generally, an appeal must be filed with thirty (30) days after the judgment is rendered. If you timely filed a Motion for New Trial, you get 30 days to appeal from the date your motion for new trial is overruled. If you are still within the time limits mentioned I would either file a motion for new trial or appeal. If you are outside these time deadlines, you may want to consult with an attorney to see if your case may fit within an exception to these deadlines. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer be

Well, if you received either a settlement or judgment, there is no recourse for being dissatisfied. If you believe your attorney committed malpractice, then you should consult another attorney who is an expert at litigating attorney malpractice cases. Dissatisfaction alone, of course, is not grounds for any action.

It depends. If the result was due to lawyer negligence, you could try to push a legal malpractice case. However, from my personal experience of 42 years of being a trial attorney, the following is generally true: 1) Many clients have unreasonable expectations, and cannot understand that they may lose. 2) Many, if not most, clients make absolute terrible witnesses, and juries do not like them. 3) Most clients do not provide the lawyers with all of the information, or all of the truth, when they are initially interviewed, and that in the course of working a case, when the truth comes to light, the client's case is not as strong as they think it is. If the lawyer gave you representation which was appropriate, then you are going to be hard put to blame him/her for a result that you don't like. We are only obligated to do our best; no one can guarantee a result, and only a foolish lawyer would even suggest that they can. I have won cases and couldn't understand why I did. I have lost cases and could not understand why I did. Sometimes, bad stuff just happens. But, in most cases, the 4 "truths" I set out above do apply and do explain the result.

Depends what you mean by "results". If you signed settlement papers, then probably nothing. If there was a court action, such as a dismissal or a verdict, then there could be a possiblity of appeal. But, the time limits for filing appeal papers are very short, so you'd need to find out and act on that quickly.

If you think that your lawyer mishandled the case, you should contact a legal malpractice attorney immediately. In Michigan, the statute of limitations for bringing such a claim expires two years from the date on which the lawyer discontinued serving the client as to the matters out of which the malpractice arose, or six months from the date the client discovered or should have discovered the possibility of a claim, whichever date is later. On the other hand, if the trial court dismissed your case or a jury found in favor of the other party or an appellate court found in favor of the other party, there are even shorter deadlines to seek appellate review of those events. Without knowing what happened in your case, I can't tell you which deadline applies and would need more information. My firm and I regularly handle legal malpractice cases, but will count on you to contact me directly if you would like to discuss it further.

Not much. If you agreed to settle, that is voluntarily. If you lost a trial or by dismissal, then only if you attorney screwed up to the point of malpractice.