If you’ve been seriously injured in an auto accident in Massachusetts, it’s important for you to understand the Settlement process and how to negotiate a settlement with an insurance company or defendant to get the compensation you deserve. The law firm of Kiley Law Group has over 30 years of experience negotiating settlements for victims and their families.

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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury

Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road, he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction. The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman

Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000

$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle

Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel. The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

How to Negotiate a Settlement Following a Serious Personal Injury (Part B)

Settling Your Personal Injury Claim vs. Going to Trial

Additionally, you'll also need to work with your attorney to determine if the time and costs of going to trial make it the best option, or if accepting a smaller settlement is in your best interest. These considerations include:

The overall value of your specific personal injury case
Verdicts and settlements in similar cases and trials
The chances of winning your lawsuit at trial
Publicity, both good and bad, for both sides
The possibility of both personal and business information being made public at trial or through the discovery process
The strengths and weaknesses of the evidence (both on your side and your opponent's)
Whether or not your opponent is willing to go to trial
What compromises you are willing to make to settle the case

While the settlement negotiation process may seem less formal than a full-blown trial, it can be just as complicated and will require evidence and legal expertise to ensure you receive the compensation you need and deserve.

That's why it is so important to always consult with a qualified Massachusetts personal injury lawyer before accepting any accident settlement or entering into the negotiation process. By having experienced legal representation on your side, you can get a better understanding of the specifics involved in your case to determine what constitutes a fair settlement or if you should take your personal injury case to court.

When you are interviewing Massachusetts personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you've obtained; and, what is your experience with similar personal injury lawsuits? The Law Office of Thomas M. Kiley, located in Andover, Massachusetts, takes time when speaking with you about your case and works with you on a contingent fee basis so there are NO FEES unless our trained personal injury lawyers wins your case. Call now for a FREE evaluation of your case - 1-800-410-2769.

The personal injury attorneys at The Kiley Law Group are dedicated to helping the victims of:

Car, motorcycle, truck, van or bus accident
Single vehicle accidents such as SUV or 15-passenger van rollovers
Pedestrian accidents such as a hit and run
Defective products such as ineffective airbags or seatbelts, prescription drugs with unpublicized side-effects, or hazardous children's toys
Child injury and child abuse such as negligence
Birth injuries such as trauma during labor or cerebral palsy

We Serve Clients Across the State of Massachusetts & Salem, New Hampshire
The firm's headquarters are in Andover, MA and serves the following cities in Massachusetts: Boston, Danvers, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen, Middleton, Reading, and Salem, MA and Salem, New Hampshire.

Massachusetts personal injury lawyer, Thomas M. Kiley, is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and is a respected member of the American Association for Justice and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

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