When To Settle Your Case

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You must make a claim with the negligent party’s insurance carrier if you were injured in a vehicle, truck, slip and fall, or another sort of personal injury accident. You’ll have to decide whether to settle your lawsuit or take it to a jury trial at some point.

It Takes Time

One thing to consider is that you should not try to hurry the procedure. You could be tempted to take a settlement right away, but don’t let your pain and suffering lead you to make a wrong decision. The defendant and their insurance company will need time to comprehend the depth of your loss, which will require a significant amount of time and work on your behalf. Patience can be advantageous to you.

Keep in mind that you have choices. If you feel pressured to settle by an insurance company or that a deal will be taken away from you if you don’t, you should speak with an attorney.

Benefits of Settling

Plenty of personal injury cases are settled before it goes to a jury trial. There are benefits to settling with an insurance company:

  • You get your settlement quicker
  • You do not incur as many legal costs
  • You don’t have to spend time and energy on a trial
  • You are guaranteed some compensation
  • You don’t have to worry about an appeal
  • You don’t risk an unfavorable verdict

Benefits of a Trial

Sometimes, the insurance company will not make a reasonable offer, and you need to litigate your claim. There are benefits of going to trial, which include:

  • You’ll get closure
  • You may receive a more significant award from the jury than an insurance company would offer in a settlement
  • You’ll feel like you did all that you could to receive compensation

Maximize Your Award

You only get one chance to get the best possible settlement in your personal injury case. It is crucial to speak with an attorney to discuss the details of your case. By speaking with representation, you can be sure that you made the best decision on whether to settle with an insurance company or take your case to trial.

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