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Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Case or Take It To Trial?

Written by: Jon Mitchell Jackson

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Posted over 3 years ago. Applies to California, 7 helpful votes, 0 comments

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Case Value and Experience: Listen to Your Lawyer

A good lawyer will be able to tell you exactly what to do (take your case to trial or enter in to a settlement) based upon the facts, liability, insurance and available assets. Your attorney's recommendation to settle or not to settle is based upon the value of your case, his experiences in similar cases, his review of similar settlements or verdicts across the state and country, and the atmosphere and juror views in your community. The bottom line is that you want your lawyer to tell you exactly what he or she thinks you should do. It’s important to understand that nothing will happen without your express consent. Your lawyer is working for you. Not the other way around.

No Surprises

On more thing. When it comes to settling a case, there should be no surprises. All offers, fees, expenses, and liens must be discussed with you before the settlement is agreed to and as such, you will know exactly what your final net recovery will be. Full disclosure with full client consent is always the practice of good lawyers.