Every year, thousands of personal injury claims are brought throughout the state after serious car accidents that take place at the hands of negligent parties. Settlement happens more commonly than cases that make it to trial. Approximately 95% of all personal injury cases are settled rather than making it to the courthouse in front of a judge. Why do so many people choose settlement as their go-to option?

Reasons Individuals Choose the Route of Settlement

To Avoid Uncertainty: Surprises can arise at any time within your personal injury. For instance, during the discovery process, the information will be exchanged about the parties and evidence will be brought up that can be presented at your injury trial. A crucial piece of evidence might come up that can put you in a difficult position. When it comes to settlement, everything is cut-and-dry and you will accept what you think is right for you. That’s what makes the process easier to handle for some.

To Save Money: Trial is known for being more expensive than the settlement process. As such, many people might want to save a significant amount of money by choosing the route of settlement. Of course, there are many ways to reduce the amount of your trial and the entire process surrounding it, but if the settlement amount is right, you might want to choose that option.

To Save Time: The process of personal injury trial can take over a year in some cases, which many people might not be prepared for. This can be a long time to wait for reimbursement when your medical bills are piling up. Because of this, settlement might be time-saving because it is a quick and easy option in some cases, especially compared to trial.

To Reduce Workload: Attorneys work diligently to handle their client’s claims. However, the workload can become a lot to handle. On top of that, you might find that many attorneys don’t have the time to give your claim the full attention that it deserves. Settlement might be the best choice for everyone.

To Keep Things Private: The court is public, which means that your lawsuit will be observed by many. However, settlement is private, which means that the details of your case will not be released to the public. Many people are embarrassed about their injury claims and the details noted within, which is why they would like the privacy. 

To Avoid Stress: Litigation can be stressful for everyone. You will have to work with your attorney, the other party’s attorney, and the other party who caused your accident. If you believe that the stress will be too much, you might want to consider the settlement process.

Speaking with an Attorney After an Accident

Many people are injured in Florida car accidents every year. Our attorneys at Sheftall & Associates have diligently assisted numerous victims on their path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. Some of these aspects include lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, therapy costs, and more. If you have been injured in an accident that is not your fault, please contact our skilled law firm at 904-647-2296 for more information on your options.