LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Most people don’t realize that during a trial, jurors are kept in the dark about one crucial detail: insurance companies. Trial attorney Jay Suire with Glenn Armentor Law Corporation joined MidDay with Darla to explain.
The rule applies even when the insurance company is paying the defense lawyer’s fees during the trial.
The restriction means jurors make decisions without knowing the full financial picture behind the legal proceedings. Insurance companies remain hidden from the jury’s view, despite their direct involvement in funding the defense…