Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
How to Negotiate a Settlement Following a Serious Personal Injury (Part B)
Settling Your Personal Injury Claim vs. Going to Trial
When filing a personal injury lawsuit in Massachusetts, 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 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?
Attorney Thomas Kiley 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.
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