As an experienced NYC personal injury attorney, I have used a Hi-Low agreement many times during very difficult personal injury trials to protect my clients’ interests and guarantee they get money even in the event of a loss at trial. Under New York law, a High-Low agreement is an agreement entered into by both parties that states regardless of the jury’s verdict, the plaintiff is guaranteed to receive a minimum cash award. Of course, there is also a maximum agreed-upon award which is your upper limit, even if the jury awards more. All parties must agree, which is often the challenge. The High / Low