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Why a $50,000 Settlement Isn’t What It Used To Be: The Quiet Shift In U.S. Civil Courts

On paper, a $50,000 settlement still sounds substantial. In reality, many attorneys, insurers, and plaintiffs say the figure carries far less weight than it once did. Civil litigation in the United States has quietly evolved over the past decade. Rising medical costs, inflation, and shifting legal dynamics have changed how courts and insurers value injury