Accident cases legal

Standards of review

Standards of review

When reviewing truck accident appeals, appellate courts apply different levels of scrutiny depending on the type of alleged error. These standards determine how much deference is given to the trial court’s decision.

Grounds for appeal

Grounds for appeal

An appeal is not a retrial but a legal review of trial court proceedings. To succeed, the appealing party must show that errors occurred which significantly affected the outcome of the truck accident case.