Life after a Court Case


The case is over and a settlement has been reached. Where do you go from there? Here are some ways you can move on after doing battle in the courtroom.

Financial

One of the firs concerns you may have is that of finances. Doing battle in the courtroom has probably taken its toll on your budget, even if the outcome was in your favor. If you were awarded a settlement, it can still take several weeks or months to see any compensation whatsoever.

An option you could pursue is to work with a company that will purchase structured settlements. This way you get the money you need right away. This could be the best option if you cannot wait for your payments to arrive and you need to take care of bills, court fees, medical expenses, and other issues. You can talk with a structured settlement consultant to see what option would work best for your situation.

Emotional

Another important element to be aware of is the emotional rebuilding that will need to take place. Practice self-care by realizing that a court case, no matter how seemingly small, is stressful. Try not to overload your schedule or be tempted to “stay busy” and rush back into your routines. Ease yourself back into work, and keep the first week or two after the case is over free of many meetings, presentations, etc.

It can be very helpful to have someone to talk to. This could be a trusted friend or relative, or a professional counselor like a pastor, life coach, psychiatrist, or psychologist. You may have residual feelings of anger, resentment, or trauma, and working with a counselor can be a vital step toward your recovery.

Future

If your case involved an injury and you now have a disability, it is important to know your rights. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits any employer that has 15 or more employees from discriminating against someone with a disability, including pay, training, hiring, and other privileges. If you need to get a service or emotional support animal or other methods of coping after trauma these are protected by law as well. Talk with your lawyer about moving forward and if you need to address any of these concerns to get your life back to a comfortable quality of living.

Perhaps the most important thing to remember is don’t try to recover alone. From talking to a therapist, to a structured settlement consultant, to your own lawyer for your ADA rights, there are many people around you that can help you rebuild your life after a court case.

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