What Is a Settlement?

There are two ways for a personal injury suit to end: they can either go to trial, where they will be heard by a court, or they can be settled out of court. This is called a settlement. In a settlement, the defendant in the case will offer you a smaller amount of money as compensation in exchange for you dropping the case. While this amount of money may be less than what you could have made had the suit gone to trial, it may save you time and money in the long term, and it is guaranteed money. A personal injury lawyer can help you determine if the settlement is right for you.

If you or someone you love has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, contact the Waco personal injury lawyers of the Law Office of Vic Feazell, P.C., by calling 254-772-7500 today.