10 Biases That Affect Jury Verdicts
Jury Analyst
MARCH 16, 2025
Racial Bias Racial bias can heavily influence jury decisions, often in subtle ways that impact evaluations at various stages of a trial. Anchoring bias affects trials in several ways: Damage Awards : Early mentions of specific dollar amounts by plaintiffs’ attorneys often become a reference point for jurors during deliberations.
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