Possible appellate outcomes
Once appellate judges review the briefs, oral arguments, and trial record, they issue a decision. This ruling can affirm, reverse, or modify the trial court’s judgment in a truck accident case.
Legal errors
Filing appellate briefs
Appellate briefs are the cornerstone of any appeal in a truck accident case. They outline the legal errors made during trial and present arguments to persuade appellate judges to overturn or modify the lower court’s decision.
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.