Settlement vs. Trial

Houston Personal Injury Claims

Getting hurt in an accident caused by a company or person’s negligent behavior can be a traumatic experience that forces an injured victim or their families into a series of decisions and circumstances that they are often unprepared for. As you enter into discussions with those that caused your injuries, one of the critical decisions you may face is whether to accept the settlement they initially offer you, or take the matter to trial. If you accept a settlement, you immediately get financial compensation, however it may be far less than you are entitled to. If you choose to go to trial, you may obtain the full amount you’re entitled to, however there is a risk that the judge will only award a fraction of the amount.

If you have been injured by another’s negligent behavior and are now trying to decide whether to accept a settlement or take the matter to trial, immediately contact a personal injury attorney at The Doan Law Firm, P.C. in order to obtain critical legal feedback and insight into your situation. We will speak with you and learn everything about the circumstances surrounding your accident and provide you with experienced legal advice about your particular case. We are fully committed to every one of our clients and will work zealously on your behalf in order to help you fight for the financial compensation you are entitled to, either in negotiations or at trial. Our skilled legal team settles most cases prior to trial due to our ability to negotiate and press for fair and full compensation. When necessary, if our valid demands are not met, we can move forward with a civil action on our client’s behalf.

Settlement vs. Trial Issues

There are multiple elements to consider when trying to decide whether to accept a settlement in a personal injury matter or take it to trial. If you choose to take the matter to trial, the process gets dragged out for months, as you wait for your court date and then go through the actual trial. As the process takes longer than simply accepting a settlement, going to trial is more expensive and you have to wait a while before receiving any money that is awarded. However you may obtain a more complete sense of justice by having a judge rule against the person or organization that harmed you, as well as get a higher value settlement than was being offered in a pre-trial settlement proposal. It is vital that you get a full review of your injury case early on so we can analyze what is the best course of action.