{"id":19009,"date":"2016-02-19T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T07:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clekis.com\/?p=19009"},"modified":"2016-02-19T07:00:38","modified_gmt":"2016-02-19T07:00:38","slug":"personal-injury-lawyer-take-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/personal-injury-lawyer-take-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury Lawyer | Should I Take The Settlement?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Personal Injury\u00a0Lawyer\u00a0|\u00a0Should I Take The Settlement?<\/h2>\n

Personal Injury Lawyer\u00a0<\/a>| How do I know if I should take a settlement by the insurance company?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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Anytime you or someone you know has been injured, or worse, the desire for revenge can be overwhelming. There are cases, however, when a settlement is a better option than proceeding to trial. When should you accept a settlement?<\/p>\n

First, you must determine your chances of success at trial, both in determining liability and in receiving the amount of damages you think are fair. In some cases, the other party’s fault is clear-cut and indefensible; in others, especially when there are multiple parties involved, liability is murkier. Your personal injury lawyer will advise you on your personal situation.<\/p>\n

Assuming your case falls into the murky category, there is a commonly accepted guideline. Subtract the percentage chance your lawyer gives you for succeeding at trial from 100 percent. If the settlement offer is equal to or less than the remaining percentage, you should take the settlement. For example, if your personal injury lawyer estimates that you have a 60 percent chance at trial, you should accept any offer that is 40 percent less than what you want.<\/p>\n

Another consideration is the political makeup of the potential jury pool. Like it or not, people have biases. If you’re a member of a minority, for example, it might be a good idea to take a settlement if you live in a predominantly white, conservative area. Conversely, if you’re a conservative and live in a liberal bastion, you might not get a fair shake from the jury either. Personal injury lawyers will take this into account when making a recommendation regarding a settlement.<\/p>\n

The last consideration is the combination of financial need and overall temperament of the party at fault. Sometimes, large corporations or other entities will simply “wait you out,” filing useless motions and wasting time until you give up.<\/p>\n

No matter the situation, it would behoove you to listen carefully to everything your personal injury lawyer says and recommends. Contact us at Clekis Law\u00a0for a consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Since 1989, the\u00a0personal injury<\/a>\u00a0lawyers\u00a0of Clekis Law Firm have been representing injured people and their families in Charleston and throughout the Low Country. At the Clekis Law Firm our clients always come first.\u00a0If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury due to the negligence of another, don\u2019t be victimized twice. You need someone on your side to help you with your personal injury case and obtain the fair and reasonable compensation that you deserve.<\/em>\u00a0Call Clekis at\u00a0843.779.1160!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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