Post-Judgment Interest / Prejudgment Interest

  • Prejudgment interest: Interest on damages from the date of loss to the judgment.

  • Post-judgment interest: Interest that accrues on the judgment until it’s paid.

In a personal injury case:
Can significantly increase the amount ultimately owed.

What to know:

  • Availability and rates depend on state law.

  • Often automatic once certain conditions are met.

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