Settlement & Negotiation

Settlement

An agreement between parties to resolve a dispute without going to trial, typically involving payment to the injured party.

In Personal Injury Cases

Most personal injury cases settle before trial. Settlements provide certainty and avoid the risks and costs of litigation, but may result in lower compensation than a trial verdict.

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Related Legal Terms

Release

A legal document in which one party gives up their right to pursue further claims against another party.

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