Legal Dictionary

There are a plethora of legal terms involved in your case. Our legal dictionary helps define terms that can become confusing from A-Z.

Mandatory settlement conference (MSC)

A required conference to discuss settlement prior to a trial.

Learn More About Mandatory settlement conference (MSC)

Mitigating Circumstances

Circumstances, that do not negate a defendant’s actions entirely, but show that show a defendant may have had grounds for acting or behaving in a certain manner.

Learn More About Mitigating Circumstances

Modified work

Your old job, with changes made to accomodate a disability or injury. If your doctor tells you that you are not able to perform the same job function and return to work, your employer is encouraged to offer modified work instead of displacement or vocational rehab benefits.

Learn More About Modified work

Case Results

  • $725,000: Auto Accident by car running stop sign; multiple blunt force injuries resulting in death
  • $500,000: Car/Bus Collision
  • $550,000: Motorcyclist Killed
  • $375,000 Semi Truck Accident
  • $250,000: Auto/Bus Collision
  • $250,000: Defective Product
  • $1,500,000: Auto/Auto collision
  • $640,000: Accidental Electrocution

More Results

Testimonials

TS

It was comforting knowing that I had the Patterson Legal Group on my side while I was injured in a hit by a drunk driver. It was nice to be able to heal & recover & not have to worry about the legal part of the insurance company. Thank Patterson Group for all your help!

Tracy W.

I was very thankful that Patterson Legal Group took care of things so I didn’t have to. They fought for me and I was able to get the most out of my settlement. The most helpful thing was when they explained all of the legal terms and the process so that I could clearly understand.

Kera B.

Great firm and great staff

Bonnie B

What a great group of people. Everyone was so nice, polite, & helpful. Thank you all for helping with my case….Bonnie B.

More Testimonials