We have all dealt with disappointment in our lives. Perhaps the sports team we were on lost a big game. Maybe you didn’t get the promotion that you were hoping for. We may feel upset about this for a while, but after some time has passed, we pick ourselves up and press on searching for the next successful opportunity. But how do you deal with a loss or unfavorable outcome in your legal case? Today I want to share some tips and tricks for dealing with a legal outcome that did not go the way that you were hoping.
Get perspective. A good reason to talk to friends, family, or even a therapist is that not only can you express all that is bothering you in words, but those you talk to may be able to provide an objective perspective – and allow you to see a positive spin on things.
Let it out. Confide in friends and family. In especially emotionally charged legal cases, you may even want to seek out a therapist to help you work through the stress and disappointments. Physical activity is also an excellent remedy like a long walk, visiting the beach, or going for a run.
Don’t let it fester. The worst thing that you can do is keep your feelings and emotions bottled up. This is why it is important to let it out and find people who you can trust and confide in. While the case may not have gone the way you hoped, dwelling on the result will only cause anger and sadness and you will not be able to move on with your life normally. It is okay to be mad and upset, but you need to try and find a way to deal with these emotions and move on with your life.
Write it out. While this option may not be something that appeals to everyone, often writing in a journal or in a letter is an outlet for your emotions and can offer a form of closure, especially during a time of high stress in our lives. Even if you think this isn’t your thing – give it a shot! You may be surprised at the difference it makes.
Allow yourself to grieve. As I said before, it is COMPLETELY fine to feel disappointment, sadness, and anger. This is a normal human emotion, and you are allowed to wallow in the face of defeat. All that you have to remember is that this should be a temporary phase in your life – and not one that completely overtakes who you are.
One other legal option is to appeal the result if your case went to trial, but you received an unfavorable outcome. According to a legal blog, “An appeal is not a chance to re-do the trial over again, nor is it an opportunity to convince the appellate court to substitute its opinion on the facts of the case for the decisions made during the initial trial proceedings. During an appeal, the appellate court is interested in determining if a legal mistake was made and if the mistake in the application of the law changed the outcome of the case.” You should know, that while you have every right to appeal, you should not expect a clean slate where you can present your side of the argument again, rather, what you and your attorney have already prepared for trial will be evaluated. It is important to make sure you understand what an appeal entails so that you do not have false hope.
Hopefully, this blog has given you some tips and tricks to deal with the possibility of a loss in your legal case. While it is always best to hope for a good outcome, it is also important to be aware that you may lose your case. Using the tips above may help you better deal with an unfavorable outcome and allow you to move on with your life in whatever way will be most beneficial for you.
**The thoughts, opinions, and facts shared in this blog in no way constitute legal advice of any form. Should you have a legal question or case that you need answers to, please reach out to our office.
Sources: https://www.bc-llp.com/can-appeal-unfavorable-outcome-trial/ https://www.betterup.com/blog/disappointment https://www.womansday.com/relationships/advice/a57401/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/
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