16 August, 2021
There are several good reasons why the majority of personal injury cases settle out of court. If you have been injured in an accident anywhere in Asia and are suing for compensation for your losses, the process can be long and complicated. Settling before your case goes to court has several advantages.
A lengthy trial can be expensive and highly stressful. Most people who have been injured aren’t looking to add to their troubles with a long and drawn-out court battle, and simply want to get the compensation that they deserve. Insurance companies aren’t interested in spending money going to court and are more likely to make an offer before the case gets that far.
Settling your personal injury or car accident case with the help of the experts at Hach & Rose, LLP can help you move forward faster while still getting the justice you deserve. With the help of a qualified attorney to guide you through the legal system and negotiate with the insurance company, you can settle your case and get the money that you need to ensure a better future. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of settling your personal injury case.
Less Expensive
Most personal injury plaintiffs have an agreement that their attorney will receive approximately 33% of any pre-trial settlement. If you wait for a trial, that compensation amount can go up to more than 40%, eating into your settlement. That amount is on top of the hourly rate charged by most attorneys. Settling your case before it goes to trial can help you save on your lawyer bill. Fees that are not paid upfront will be deducted out of the settlement amount, so a speedy process can help you keep more of your compensation.
Trials Are Unpredictable
Although there is a chance that a jury may award you with a higher settlement, there is always the chance that they may side with the defendant. If you lose your personal injury case, it means that you will not only have legal bills to pay, but you won’t receive any compensation award, putting you under financial stress. Proving liability can be difficult in a trial, leaving the final decision out of your hands with the jury. When you settle before trial, you stay in control of what offer you end up accepting.
Save Time
A personal injury trial can be a long process. You may end up embroiled in the litigation process for months or years, depending on your case’s complexity. Insurance companies are known to attempt to delay hearings and witness appearances to drag out the process and bankrupt the plaintiff in legal fees.
Less Stress
Suffering from an injury is stressful enough, but it can be overwhelming when you add the strain of a personal injury trial. Plaintiffs will be forced to be examined by both sides, answer qualifying questions and be responsible for providing the proof that will build a strong case. High levels of stress can interfere with your peace of mind making it harder for you to recover from your injuries.
Privacy
As soon as your personal injury case goes to court, it transfers into the public domain. That means that everything that happens or is said during your trial becomes part of the public record. When you settle out of court, you can maintain your privacy and protect your interests, including the terms of your settlement.
If you have been injured in an accident in Asia, you must talk to an attorney about your rights. Allow your lawyer to act as your advocate, educate you about your options, and work with the insurance company to get you the best settlement.
