If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may choose to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver or their insurer to recover compensation for losses you have suffered. Although the common perception is that this type of claim will involve going to court, the reality is that most personal injury claims are resolved through a settlement.

In a previous blog post, Personal Injury Settlements: Things You Should Know, we discussed some common questions about why to settle and how the settlement and negotiation process works. In this post, we supplement that information by discussing factors that may affect the dollar value of any settlement you might be able to reach with the opposing party. Continue reading

If you have been in an accident and are considering pursuing a claim against the person responsible for your injuries, you may be anticipating a courtroom trial. In reality, most lawsuits arising from accidents are resolved through settlement negotiations.

Settlements offer several advantages over proceeding to a trial. They result from a negotiation process, usually with the assistance of experienced legal counsel, after both parties have gathered all of the necessary evidence to allow them to assess the strength of their case. Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about accident claim settlements.

Why should I settle instead of going to court?

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